Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the production of insecticides and herbicides. Its structure allows for selective reactivity, making it valuable in building active ingredients that target specific pests while minimizing environmental impact. It is also employed in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive molecules, where the halogen and trifluoromethyl groups enhance binding properties and metabolic stability. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecule assembly.