Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with anti-inflammatory and antihypertensive properties. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis due to the presence of both ester and nitrile functional groups, enabling diverse chemical transformations. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, especially pyrazoles and pyridines, which are prevalent in drug development. Also utilized in the fabrication of agrochemicals and functional materials where complex aromatic ketones are required.