Used primarily in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It plays a crucial role in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. Additionally, it is employed in agrochemical research for the creation of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its trifluoromethyl group to enhance biological activity and stability. Its unique structure also makes it valuable in material science for the development of advanced polymers and coatings with specific chemical resistance properties.