Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. Its trifluoromethylthio group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in drug design for improving bioavailability and membrane permeability. Also employed in agrochemicals to create herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to increase compound persistence and activity. Commonly utilized in research for modifying biologically active molecules and exploring structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry.