Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure supports improved lipophilicity and electron-withdrawing properties, making it valuable in the design of active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal candidates targeting central nervous system disorders. Commonly employed in fluorine-based drug discovery due to the favorable pharmacokinetic attributes imparted by the difluoromethoxy and fluoro substituents.