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 novel pesticides due to the stability and bioavailability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving heterocyclic compounds.