Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It also serves in agrochemical formulations, contributing to the creation of pesticides with improved stability and efficacy. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic resistance and bioavailability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Additionally, it is employed in research settings to design novel compounds with targeted biological activity.