Used in the development of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the creation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor antagonists. It serves as a key component in the synthesis of compounds targeting metabolic disorders and neurological diseases. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the stability and bioavailability of the resulting drugs. Also employed in peptide research to modify peptide structures, improving their therapeutic properties. Additionally, it finds applications in agrochemicals for designing advanced pesticides and herbicides with higher efficacy.