Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its reactive bromomethyl group allows for easy coupling with nucleophiles, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for derivatization and scaffold building in drug discovery programs. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing bioactive compounds with enhanced stability and lipophilicity due to the trifluoromethyl group.