Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in the preparation of biologically active compounds targeting neurological disorders. Its nitrile and carbonyl functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, enabling the creation of diverse derivatives for drug discovery. Also applied in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to its heterocyclic structure, which can enhance binding affinity to target enzymes in pests.