Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the creation of trifluoromethyl-substituted heterocycles, which are valuable for enhancing metabolic stability and lipophilicity in drug design. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing nicotinate-based scaffolds with potential insecticidal, antifungal, or anti-inflammatory activity. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel fluorinated analogs with improved biological profiles.