Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building more complex compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies. Also utilized in the creation of novel pesticides due to the presence of the trifluoromethyl group, which enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity.