Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactive dichloromethyl group allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection products and in the preparation of fluorinated compounds with enhanced metabolic stability. Also utilized in research for creating novel trifluoromethyl-substituted aromatic compounds, which can exhibit improved lipophilicity and bioavailability in drug design.