Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require functionalized nitrile and ketone groups. Its structure allows for versatile reactivity, making it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds and carbocyclic frameworks found in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in reactions such as nucleophilic additions, condensations, and cyclizations to build complex organic molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new crop protection agents due to its ability to introduce cyclopropyl motifs, which can enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity in target compounds.