Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anti-inflammatory and antihypertensive drugs. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis due to the presence of both nitrile and carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling diverse chemical transformations. Its structure allows for incorporation into more complex molecules, especially in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals and agrochemicals where functionalized propanoic acid derivatives are required.