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 for modifying molecular structures to enhance drug potency and metabolic stability. Also applied in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to improve bioavailability and target specificity. Its fluorinated structure aids in increasing lipophilicity and membrane permeability in active compounds.