Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) involving piperidine ring systems. It serves as a building block for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, including certain antipsychotics and antidepressants. Its nitrile group allows for further functionalization, enabling the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for developing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its structural stability and reactivity. Common in research settings for medicinal chemistry campaigns focused on nitrogen-containing cyclic amines.