Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity. Its nitrile group and heterocyclic structure make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for forming complex molecules with targeted biological activity. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where nitrogen-rich heterocycles are required.