Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs, as well as compounds targeting neurological disorders and metabolic diseases. It plays a role in the development of drugs with potential therapeutic effects. Additionally, it is utilized in research for creating novel organic molecules with specific biological activities. Due to its chemical structure featuring nitrile and hydroxyl groups, which enable diverse reactions to produce compounds with biological activity, it is valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing and optimizing drug candidates.