Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders and antimicrobial agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the nicotinate core into larger, more complex molecules. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel fluorinated compounds, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity.