Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for developing herbicides and insecticides due to its stable aromatic structure and reactive nitrile groups. Also employed in the manufacture of dyes and functional materials where nitrogen-rich heterocycles enhance electronic properties. Its chloro and cyano functionalities allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in research and development of novel organic compounds.