Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in building complex molecules in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Stille reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of natural products and drug candidates, where the difluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity.