Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinamide analogs and kinase inhibitors. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for developing compounds with biological activity, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in the design of heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its reactive amino and nitrile groups.