Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in research for designing inhibitors and functional analogs in medicinal chemistry. Shows utility in creating fluorinated analogs to improve lipophilicity and bioavailability in drug candidates. Also applied in the study of structure-activity relationships due to the influence of the difluoromethyl group on electronic and steric properties.