Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring nitrated aromatic structures. Its cyano and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in organic synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers due to its electron-withdrawing substituents that enhance reactivity in coupling reactions. Also utilized in research settings for the development of novel heterocyclic compounds.