Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and pesticides due to its stable heterocyclic structure and reactive functional groups. Its trifluoromethyl and chloro substituents enhance lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in research settings for designing novel bioactive molecules with improved potency and selectivity.