Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory drugs. Its nitrile and hydroxyl functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, enabling the formation of heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridazine-based scaffolds that exhibit enzyme inhibitory properties. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to influence metabolic pathways in plants.