Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where nitrile and amine functionalities are required. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in reactions involving nucleophilic substitution or reduction, it serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty polymers and functional materials due to the reactivity of the cyano groups.