Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports binding to enzyme active sites, enhancing selectivity and potency. Also employed in agrochemicals for designing herbicides and fungicides due to the stability and bioavailability imparted by the trifluoromethyl and pyrimidine groups. The carboxylic acid functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating amide or ester prodrugs.