Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its trifluoromethyl and cyano functional groups that enhance bioactivity. Its structure supports the design of compounds with improved metabolic stability and target specificity. Also explored in research for novel anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents owing to the thiocarbamoyl moiety, which can interact with biological targets through hydrogen bonding and dipole interactions.