Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic acid derivatives and other pyridine-based drugs. It serves in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for metabolic and cardiovascular treatments. Also applied in agrochemicals for the formulation of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its reactive nitrile and amino functional groups. Its structure allows for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in research and development of new bioactive compounds.