Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. It serves as a building block in organic reactions due to its reactive nitrile and ketone functional groups, enabling the formation of heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in the development of cyclopentane-based derivatives for medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty polymers where functionalized cyclopentyl structures are required.