Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neuroactive properties, including potential use in antidepressants, antipsychotics, and analgesics. The nitrile group allows for further chemical modifications, enabling the formation of carboxylic acids, amides, or tetrazoles, which are valuable in drug design. Also employed in the preparation of selective receptor ligands due to the molecule’s ability to mimic bioactive conformations. Commonly found in research settings for medicinal chemistry and development of novel therapeutic agents.