Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis due to the reactivity of both the nitrile and carboxylic acid functional groups. Employed in the preparation of liquid crystals and agrochemicals. Also utilized in the development of dyes and fluorescent compounds for imaging applications. Its structural properties make it valuable in the design of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalysis and gas storage.