Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its fluorinated structure makes it valuable in the development of active ingredients where metabolic stability and bioavailability are important. Commonly employed in the production of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other central nervous system agents. Also utilized in the creation of novel herbicides and pesticides due to the enhanced lipophilicity and resistance to degradation provided by the fluorine atoms. Suitable for use in electrophilic substitution reactions, enabling further functionalization in complex molecule assembly.