Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Applied in research for creating compounds with potential biological activity, such as inhibitors or modulators of specific enzymes or receptors. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new pesticides or herbicides. Its nitrile group makes it a versatile building block for further chemical transformations.