Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactive nitrile and double bond functionalities allow for versatile transformations, such as hydrogenation, hydrolysis, and cycloaddition reactions. Commonly employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents and in the synthesis of fine chemicals. Also serves as a building block in the preparation of specialty polymers and functional materials due to its ability to undergo polymerization and copolymerization processes.