Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for targeted cancer therapies. Its structural features enable effective binding to specific enzyme active sites, enhancing selectivity and potency. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved metabolic stability and environmental safety profiles. The compound’s nitrile and halogen functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.