Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain herbicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for functionalization into active ingredients that target specific plant or pest biological pathways. Commonly employed in organic synthesis due to the reactivity of the nitrile group and the aromatic ring, enabling transformations such as hydrolysis, reduction, or coupling reactions to build more complex molecules. Valued in research and development for creating analogs in crop protection chemistry.