Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactivity allows for selective substitutions in complex molecules, making it valuable in organic synthesis. It also serves in the development of specialty fluids and polymers where fluorine content enhances thermal and chemical stability. Due to the presence of halogens, it can participate in cross-coupling reactions, useful in building carbon-carbon bonds in advanced materials and active ingredients.