Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block in the production of trifluoromethyl-containing compounds, which are valuable due to their enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity in drug design. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of bioactive molecules, especially in the development of herbicides and insecticides. Also utilized in specialty organic syntheses where fluorine substitution improves performance, such as in materials with unique surface properties or in the manufacture of certain dyes and functional polymers. Its reactivity allows for efficient incorporation of the trifluoromethyl group under mild conditions, making it a practical choice in industrial and laboratory settings.