Used in organic electronics as a key intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecule semiconductors. Its extended π-conjugated system enhances charge transport properties, making it suitable for applications in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs). Also employed in the development of fluorescent sensors due to its strong emission characteristics upon structural modification. Shows potential in medicinal chemistry as a scaffold for kinase inhibitors, particularly in anticancer research where the nitrile and vinyl groups interact with biological targets through hydrogen bonding and dipole interactions.