Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity due to the presence of the trifluoromethyl group. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine-based derivatives that exhibit herbicidal, fungicidal, or insecticidal activity. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel heterocyclic systems targeting enzyme inhibition.