Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to the influence of fluorine atoms on lipophilicity and binding affinity. Commonly utilized in late-stage diversification strategies during lead optimization in drug discovery.