Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its aldehyde functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in constructing complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds in medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating herbicides and pesticides with improved environmental persistence and target specificity.