Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of neuroactive compounds and antidepressants. Its structure, featuring a trifluoroethyl group and a pyridine ring, enhances the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and provides specificity to brain receptors, supporting the modulation of neurotransmitter activity. This makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Additionally, it is employed as a reagent in chemical reactions to form carbon-nitrogen bonds under controlled conditions, suitable for laboratory research and development of new compounds. It is also used in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and environmental profile.