Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl and nitrile groups enhance binding affinity to biological targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in agrochemicals to improve metabolic stability and lipophilicity of active ingredients. Commonly utilized in research for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.