Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of imidazole-based bioactive compounds. Exhibits utility in the preparation of antifungal and anticancer agents due to the imidazole ring’s affinity for biological targets. Also applied in coordination chemistry as a ligand precursor for metal complexes with catalytic or medicinal properties. Its nitrile group allows further functionalization, enabling diverse derivatization for drug discovery and material science.