Used as a key 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 selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved potency. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides, due to the electron-withdrawing properties of fluorine atoms that influence reactivity and binding characteristics. Additionally, it serves in the design of liquid crystals and functional materials where fluorine substitution impacts dielectric properties and thermal stability.