Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired. Its structure allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Also employed in agrochemical research to design novel pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles. The fluorine atoms facilitate strong binding interactions in target proteins, increasing potency in final active ingredients.