Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antimalarial drugs. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both the trifluoromethyl group and amine functionality, which enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors for potential use in cancer therapy. Additionally, it serves as a building block in agrochemicals for crop protection agents, leveraging its electron-withdrawing properties to improve compound efficacy.