Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and related analgesic compounds. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic structures. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for derivatization and scaffold development. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating bioactive molecules with pesticidal or herbicidal activity. Suitable for use in research settings for library generation in drug discovery.