Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in the production of pyrimidine-based drugs. It serves as a building block in the creation of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, enabling the formation of heterocyclic compounds important in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients with potential pesticidal or herbicidal activity.