Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive nitrile and ester functional groups. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and cyclization processes to form complex ring systems found in certain kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.