Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactive nitrile groups and conjugated system make it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds, especially in the development of bioactive molecules. It is also employed in the preparation of liquid crystals and organic semiconductors due to its electron-withdrawing properties and structural rigidity. Additionally, it serves as a building block in Knoevenagel condensation reactions for creating fluorinated analogs of natural products and functional materials.