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 medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in condensation reactions and cyclizations to build nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and functional materials due to its electron-withdrawing properties and reactivity profile.