Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and antidepressants. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of the dioxane ring and nitrile functional group, which can be further modified. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic activity. Also utilized in research settings for designing novel drug candidates and in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship studies.