Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for developing bioactive compounds, particularly in the production of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Also serves as a building block in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds for research in medicinal chemistry. Its nitrile and amide functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in creating compound libraries for drug discovery. Additionally, it has been explored in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.