Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of fluorinated compounds for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its unique structure with a fluorine atom adjacent to a double bond allows for selective reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecules. It is also employed in research settings to study reaction mechanisms involving fluorinated alkenes. Due to its reactivity, it can participate in Diels-Alder reactions and nucleophilic additions, enabling the formation of cyclic and functionalized products.