Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in the production of fluorescent dyes and optical brighteners due to its nitrile and amino groups, which participate in condensation reactions. In research, it serves as a building block for pyridine-based compounds with potential biological activity.