Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of indole-based bioactive compounds. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating inhibitors targeting enzymes and receptors involved in inflammatory and neurological pathways. Also applied in research for the preparation of fluorescent probes due to its electron-withdrawing nitrile and nitro groups, which enhance photophysical properties. Additionally, it has been explored in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.