Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for targeted cancer therapies. Its structure supports conjugation in heterocyclic compound design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating bioactive molecules. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and lower environmental impact. Commonly utilized in organic synthesis to build complex pyrazole-based frameworks due to its reactive cyano and ester functional groups.