Used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Its nitrile and chloro-substituted cyclobutane structure makes it valuable for constructing complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds. The compound's strained cyclobutane ring enables unique reactivity useful in ring-expansion and cycloaddition reactions. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships in drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammation.