Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the production of fungicides and plant growth regulators. It serves as a building block in organic reactions due to the reactivity of both the nitrile and thioether functional groups. Commonly employed in the preparation of sulfur-containing bioactive molecules, it plays a role in the development of crop protection agents. Its ability to undergo alkylation and nucleophilic substitution makes it valuable in fine chemical manufacturing.