Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced biological activity. Its aldehyde group allows for easy functionalization, enabling the formation of imines, alcohols, or carboxylic acid derivatives in multi-step reactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic systems targeting central nervous system disorders and antimicrobial agents. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysis due to its electron-withdrawing fluorine substituents that influence reactivity and binding properties.