Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure, featuring a benzonitrile core with an aromatic amine substituent, supports the development of bioactive molecules, particularly in the creation of herbicides and plant growth regulators. The compound’s aromatic ring, nitrile, and amine functionalities enable coupling reactions, reductions of the nitrile group, and other functional group transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building more complex molecules. It also serves in research settings for developing novel organic compounds with potential biological activity.