Widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in agrochemical research for designing novel herbicides and pesticides due to the enhanced stability and lipophilicity imparted by the fluorine atoms. Also utilized in materials science for constructing high-performance liquid crystals and organic electronic materials, where the nitrile and nitro groups contribute to polar and electronic properties.