Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where the trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Its nitrile and ketone functionalities allow for further chemical transformations, such as condensation or reduction reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive compounds, including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Also utilized in materials science for designing specialty polymers with improved thermal and oxidative resistance due to the presence of fluorine atoms.