Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drugs where the difluoroethyl group enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of anesthetics and central nervous system agents due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty solvents for electronic cleaning, where its polarity and stability improve performance. Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for introducing the -CH2CF2H moiety in various fluorinated compounds.