Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for developing herbicides and insecticides due to its reactive nitrile and pyridine functionalities. Also employed in the manufacture of dyes and functional materials where nitrogen-containing heterocycles enhance electronic properties. Its versatility in cross-coupling reactions makes it valuable in research and development of new bioactive molecules.