Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the trifluoromethyl and fluoro groups enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of anti-inflammatory agents, central nervous system (CNS) drugs, and agrochemicals due to its ability to improve lipophilicity and membrane permeability. Its structure is valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving aromatic ring modifications. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and functional materials requiring thermal and chemical resistance.