Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorine substitution enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure allows for further functionalization in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in creating complex drug molecules. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty fluorinated compounds due to the influence of fluorine atoms on reactivity and lipophilicity. Common in research settings for designing novel compounds with improved pharmacokinetic profiles.