Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its difluoromethoxy group enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for improving drug absorption and resistance to degradation. Commonly employed in the preparation of fungicides and herbicides due to its ability to modulate biological activity in target compounds. Also utilized in the construction of more complex aromatic systems through aldehyde functional group transformations such as reductive amination or condensation reactions.