Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its nitrile and nitro functional groups allow for versatile transformations, such as reduction of the nitro group to an amine or conversion of the nitrile to carboxylic acids, amides, or tetrazoles. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules due to the cyclopropane ring’s ability to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in the synthesis of liquid crystals and other specialty materials where rigid aromatic-cycloaliphatic structures are required.