Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists. It plays an important role in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals, including insecticides and herbicides, due to its ability to enhance bioactivity in active ingredients. Its fluorinated structure improves metabolic stability and binding affinity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates.