Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of calcium channel blockers and antihypertensive drugs. Its structure supports the formation of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in research settings to design new cardiovascular therapeutics due to its ability to modulate ion channels. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and dyes, benefiting from its cyanide and ester functionalities that allow further chemical modifications.