Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with improved binding affinity and selectivity in drug design. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and fungicides due to the presence of fluorine atoms and nitrile functionality, which contribute to increased environmental persistence and biological activity. Also utilized in research for building blocks in heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the formation of complex fluorinated scaffolds.