Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry due to the reactivity of the amino and nitrile functional groups, enabling the formation of fused ring systems. Commonly employed in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules in medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides with improved efficacy. Its structural features make it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening for drug discovery.