Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also serves in agrochemical manufacturing, contributing to the creation of herbicides and pesticides due to its stability and reactivity. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for improving drug bioavailability. Additionally, it finds use in research for designing enzyme inhibitors and functional materials.