Used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs of alcohols and ethers, it serves in the development of active ingredients in medicinal compounds. Also utilized in the synthesis of specialty solvents and functional materials where fluorine imparts desirable physical properties such as thermal stability and solubility characteristics.