Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its aldehyde functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Frequently employed in condensation reactions to form imines or undergoes reduction to produce alcohol derivatives for further chemical modification. Its difluoromethoxy group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, which is beneficial in designing compounds with improved bioavailability and target specificity.