Used primarily in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the production of more complex chemical compounds. It plays a role in the development of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require nitro and trifluoromethyl groups for their biological activity. Additionally, it is utilized in agrochemical research to develop new pesticides and herbicides, where the nitro and trifluoromethyl groups contribute to the efficacy and stability of the final product. Its unique structure also makes it valuable in material science for designing specialized polymers and coatings with enhanced properties.