Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating active ingredients with high efficacy and specificity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds due to the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl and halogen groups enhancing binding properties.