Used as a trifluoromethylating agent in organic synthesis, particularly for the introduction of CF₃ groups into aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds. It is effective under mild reaction conditions and compatible with a variety of functional groups, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its solid form and stability enhance handling and storage compared to gaseous or liquid alternatives. Commonly applied in transition-metal-free reactions, it enables efficient synthesis of trifluoromethylated arenes, which are important motifs in drug design due to improved metabolic stability and lipophilicity.