Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroprotective agents and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its fluorinated alkyl chain enhances membrane permeability and metabolic stability, making it valuable in drug design. Also employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of bioactive molecules to study structure-activity relationships. Additionally, it serves as a building block in agrochemicals and specialty chemicals where fluorine substitution improves efficacy or environmental stability.