Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where the trifluoroethoxy group enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its nitrile functionality allows for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved environmental resistance and efficacy. The compound’s fluorinated structure contributes to increased lipophilicity, aiding in membrane permeability in bioactive molecules.