Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance bioavailability and target specificity. Also employed in medicinal chemistry research for fluorine labeling, improving metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug candidates. Its fluorinated structure makes it valuable in designing compounds for PET imaging and other diagnostic applications.