Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its trifluoromethoxy group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug absorption and efficacy. Commonly employed in the preparation of anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and central nervous system agents. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new pesticides and herbicides due to the favorable electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorinated substituent.