This chemical serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds, particularly triazole-based antifungals such as difenoconazole. Its oxirane (epoxy) group enables ring-opening reactions to form complex molecules with antifungal and antimicrobial properties. The presence of the 2,4-difluorophenoxy moiety enhances its reactivity and biological activity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and the development of crop protection agents. It is not typically used in general epoxy resin production but rather in specialized organic syntheses.