Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic compounds, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing rings. Also employed in agrochemicals for the creation of herbicides and fungicides due to the stability and bioactivity imparted by the trifluoromethyl and nitrile groups. The compound’s reactivity allows for further functionalization in multi-step organic syntheses, especially in cross-coupling and condensation reactions.