Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of pyrazole-based bioactive compounds. Its nitrile and heterocyclic groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery programs targeting inflammation, pain, and central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of functionalized pyrazole derivatives for use in crop protection agents due to their favorable metabolic stability and reactivity profile.