Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical compounds, especially antifungal agents. Its structure supports the development of active ingredients in systemic antifungals, where the difluoroacetamide group enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly found in the production of conazole-class drugs, it contributes to improved lipophilicity and target binding affinity. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing fungicidal agents in crop protection. Its reactivity allows for further functionalization in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug development pipelines.