Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure supports the creation of complex organic molecules in drug discovery, especially in the design of central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for building fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, taking advantage of the compound's reactivity and lipophilicity to improve target specificity and environmental persistence. Commonly utilized in research settings for derivatization and labeling due to its carboxylic acid functionality, enabling conjugation reactions in medicinal chemistry.