Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides, due to its ability to enhance selectivity and bioactivity. Its structure supports the development of compounds with improved environmental stability and target specificity. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated heterocyclic systems, which can influence drug metabolism and binding affinity. Commonly utilized in research for designing novel catalysts and ligands in transition metal-catalyzed reactions.