Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its aldehyde functionality allows for easy transformation into various functional groups, making it valuable in building complex molecules. Commonly employed in agrochemicals for the production of herbicides and pesticides due to the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group improving lipophilicity and environmental persistence. Also utilized in the preparation of liquid crystals and specialty polymers where fluorinated aromatic units contribute to thermal and chemical resistance.