Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor ligands and other bioactive molecules. Its nitrile group and pyridine ring make it valuable in constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for developing drugs targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides with improved selectivity. Suitable for research in organic synthesis due to its reactivity in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions.