Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of serotonin receptor agonists and antagonists for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders. Commonly found in research related to antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs. Also employed in agrochemicals for the creation of bioactive molecules with insecticidal or herbicidal properties. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for improving drug potency and bioavailability.