Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the development of sulfone-based derivatives with potential antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties. The fluoromethyl sulfonyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. It is also employed in the preparation of functional materials where electron-withdrawing and thermally stable moieties are required.