Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its trifluoromethyl group enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug molecules. Commonly employed in research for designing bioactive compounds targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases. Also utilized in agrochemicals for developing novel pesticides due to its electron-withdrawing properties and resistance to degradation. Frequently explored in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies to optimize drug potency and pharmacokinetics.