Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with potential antiviral and anticancer properties. Its structure supports enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drug candidates. Also employed in agrochemicals to improve the efficacy of pesticides and herbicides due to its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group and heterocyclic core. Additionally, it serves as a building block in materials science for creating functional organic materials with unique electronic properties.