Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. The electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity in final drug molecules. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its favorable reactivity and structural properties.