Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, this compound serves in the introduction of highly fluorinated aromatic thioether groups, which can enhance the lipophilicity and metabolic stability of target molecules. Its reactivity allows for further functionalization in specialty organic transformations, particularly in the development of fluorinated building blocks for drug discovery. It also finds use in materials science for modifying surface properties due to the combined influence of fluorine and sulfur functionalities.