Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where nitrile and ester functionalities are required for further chemical transformations. Its structure allows for easy modification through reduction, hydrolysis, or cyclization reactions, making it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating bioactive molecules with herbicidal or pesticidal properties.