Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in drugs targeting inflammation, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. The nitrile and chloro functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules through cross-coupling, nucleophilic substitution, or cyclization reactions. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing new pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity and stability in synthetic pathways.