Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting infectious diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances the biological activity and metabolic stability of the compounds it forms. Also employed in organic chemistry research to create novel quinoline derivatives for studying structure-activity relationships. Additionally, studied for applications in agricultural chemistry to develop pesticides or plant growth regulators, leveraging its trifluoromethyl group to improve compound efficiency.