Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and other bioactive compounds. Its nitrile and methoxy functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic systems. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents. The compound’s structure supports its role in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic additions during synthetic routes.