Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in the development of herbicides and insecticides due to the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group enhancing metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing scaffolds with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.