Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure enables functionalization for creating nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, which are important in crop protection chemistry. Also employed in research for novel kinase inhibitors due to its ability to act as a building block in medicinal chemistry. Its nitrile and amino groups allow for diverse chemical transformations, making it valuable in the preparation of complex molecules for biological activity screening.