This chemical is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of complex molecules in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its reactive bromomethyl and trifluoromethyl groups make it valuable for constructing compounds with specific biological activities. It is often employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to introduce functional groups into target molecules. Additionally, its structure is useful in the development of herbicides, pesticides, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its ability to enhance the potency and stability of these compounds.