Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of fluorinated analogs of bioactive molecules. Its cyclopropane core with fluorine substitutions enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of serotonin and dopamine receptor modulators due to the electron-withdrawing effects and steric properties provided by the difluorocyclopropane moiety. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients with improved environmental stability and target specificity.