Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its functional groups—nitrile and acetate—make it valuable for constructing complex molecules through transformations such as hydrolysis, reduction, and nucleophilic addition. It serves in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and active ingredients in crop protection agents. Additionally, it finds use in fragrance chemistry due to its ester moiety, contributing to the development of scent molecules with enhanced stability and volatility profiles.