Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly as an intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It plays a role in creating molecules with potential therapeutic applications, such as enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators. Its difluoromethyl group enhances the metabolic stability and bioavailability of the resulting compounds. Additionally, it is utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides or herbicides, leveraging its structural properties to improve efficacy and selectivity.