Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for various therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the development of agrochemicals, including pesticides and herbicides, due to its reactivity and structural properties. Additionally, it is employed in organic synthesis to create complex molecules for research and industrial applications. Its nitrile group makes it valuable in reactions like nucleophilic substitutions and cyclizations, contributing to the production of diverse chemical compounds.