Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of fluorinated analogs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its cyclobutane core with difluoro substitution enables modulation of lipophilicity and conformational rigidity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules where fluorine substitution enhances target binding and resistance to oxidative degradation. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients with enhanced environmental stability and potency.