Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its structure, featuring an iodine group and a 2,2-difluoroethyl substituent, allows for selective modification, enhancing cell permeability and target specificity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating bioactive molecules. The presence of iodine facilitates cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of diverse functional groups during drug design. It is also employed in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.