Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the difluoro substitution enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of selective kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents due to its ability to improve blood-brain barrier penetration. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the creation of herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to increased lipophilicity and target specificity. Its N-methyl and difluoro groups make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and optimization of lead compounds.