Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) analogs and other biologically active compounds. Serves as a building block in agrochemicals for developing herbicides and insecticides due to its stable aromatic structure and reactive nitrile groups. Employed in materials science for the fabrication of organic semiconductors and fluorescent dyes, leveraging its electron-withdrawing properties and ability to form coordination complexes with metals. Also utilized in the preparation of nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compounds for use in energetic materials and catalysts.