Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its nitrile and nitro functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in reactions such as reductions, cyclizations, and nucleophilic substitutions to build active ingredients in crop protection agents. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for the preparation of bioactive molecules targeting enzyme inhibition.