Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antihypertensive drugs and angiotensin II receptor antagonists like losartan and candesartan. It plays an important role in constructing the imidazole core found in many bioactive molecules. Also employed in agrochemicals for developing herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to enhance molecular stability and reactivity. Its nitrile and imidazole functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research.