Copper(1)trifluoromethanethiolate-2,2'-bipyridine is primarily used in catalysis, particularly in organic synthesis. It serves as an efficient catalyst in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. This compound is also employed in photoredox catalysis, where it facilitates light-driven chemical transformations, making it valuable in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Additionally, it finds application in materials science for the development of luminescent materials and coordination polymers, leveraging its unique electronic and structural properties.