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 nitrogen-containing heterocycles, it plays a role in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents. Also utilized in research settings for derivatization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.