This compound is primarily used in organic synthesis as a reagent for introducing trifluoromethyl groups into various molecules, which is valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials with enhanced properties. It acts as a versatile building block in the creation of complex organic structures, particularly in fluorination reactions. Its unique structure, combining a trifluoromethyl group and a triphenylsilyl moiety, makes it useful in catalytic processes and as a precursor for advanced chemical intermediates. Additionally, it finds applications in the study of reaction mechanisms and in the synthesis of compounds with potential biological activity.