Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance bioavailability and target specificity. Its fluorinated structure improves metabolic stability in drug candidates, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing lead compounds. Also employed in research for designing novel compounds with enhanced binding affinity to biological targets.