Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of biologically active molecules due to its ability to engage in hydrogen bonding and π-π interactions, enhancing binding affinity to target proteins. Also employed in the manufacture of agrochemicals and specialty polymers where nitrogen-containing heterocycles improve stability and reactivity. Its nitrile group allows for further functionalization, enabling diverse derivatization for structure-activity relationship studies in drug discovery.