Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of compounds with potential antifungal and antibacterial properties. Its incorporation into larger molecules can enhance biological activity and stability. Also employed in organic research for constructing complex heterocyclic structures, which are valuable in drug discovery and material science. The difluoromethyl group can influence the electronic properties of the molecule, making it useful in designing compounds with specific reactivity or binding characteristics.