Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in designing compounds with improved biological activity. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic natural signaling molecules in plants. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential antiviral or anti-inflammatory properties.