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 medicinal chemistry due to the presence of both the sulfonamide group and the fluorine substituent, which can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials where fluorinated compounds are needed for improved performance. Its reactivity allows for further derivatization in organic synthesis, making it valuable in research and industrial applications.