Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor modulators and other bioactive compounds. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for developing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its pyridine core, which enhances binding affinity and selectivity. Also employed in the preparation of specialty ligands for catalysis, especially in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. Its nitrile group allows for further functionalization, enabling diverse derivatization in medicinal chemistry research.