Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and under investigation for anti-cancer agents due to its potential to inhibit cancer cell growth. It is also employed in the production of agrochemicals, where it serves as a key building block for compounds with herbicidal or insecticidal properties. Additionally, it finds application in material science, contributing to the creation of advanced organic materials with specific electronic or optical properties, including thermal and photostability for use in electronics and photovoltaics. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the stability and reactivity of the final products.