Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for versatile transformations, such as hydrolysis, reduction, and cyclization reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the cyano group can be converted into amides, carboxylic acids, or heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in the synthesis of specialty fine chemicals and functional materials due to its ability to introduce branched alkyl and functionalized ester moieties into larger structures.