Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty materials where nitrogen-containing aromatic systems are required. The nitrile and carboxylic acid groups provide dual reactivity, enabling diverse coupling and cyclization reactions in organic synthesis.