Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients, particularly in the production of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its nitrile group and heterocyclic structure make it valuable in forming complex molecules through cross-coupling and cycloaddition reactions. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity and metabolic stability in target compounds. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to improve drug potency and selectivity.