Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, 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. It is also employed in the preparation of pyrazole-based bioactive compounds with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to its reactivity, it serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing new drug candidates.