Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its difluoromethoxy group enhances the metabolic stability and bioavailability of drug molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in the production of agrochemicals, where it contributes to the creation of herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules in research and industrial applications.