Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure supports the creation of active ingredients that target specific enzymes in pests or pathogens, improving efficacy and selectivity. Also employed in medicinal chemistry as a building block for drug candidates due to the stability and bioavailability imparted by the trifluoromethyl and methoxy groups. Commonly found in research settings for designing new compounds with enhanced metabolic resistance and binding affinity.