Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and antidepressants. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and receptor selectivity due to the presence of the trifluoromethyl group. Also employed in agrochemicals for designing herbicides and insecticides, where the amine functionality allows for easy derivatization into amides, sulfonamides, or other nitrogen-containing moieties. Its lipophilic character improves membrane permeability, making it valuable in drug design for better bioavailability.