Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of compounds with biological activity. Its reactive bromomethyl and chloro groups allow for selective functionalization, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the trifluoromethylphenyl moiety, which can enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity in active ingredients. Widely applied in research and industrial settings for creating herbicides, fungicides, and medicinal agents targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammation.