Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its nitrile and trifluoroethoxymethyl functional groups make it valuable in building complex organic structures through reactions such as hydrolysis, reduction, or coupling. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated analogs to enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity in drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials due to its polarity and structural rigidity.