Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide-based drugs. It serves in the production of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to its ability to act as a building block for heterocyclic compounds. Its nitrile and hydroxyl functional groups allow for easy modification, enabling the formation of amides, esters, and Schiff bases in drug design. Also applied in agrochemical research for developing herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structural features make it valuable in creating compounds with potential antiviral and anticancer activity.