Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports the design of compounds with high selectivity toward specific enzyme targets. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules due to the presence of both amino and nitrile functional groups, which allow for diverse chemical transformations. Also utilized in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds found in drug candidates targeting inflammatory and neurological disorders.