Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic acid derivatives with biological activity. Commonly employed in the development of kinase inhibitors and other medicinal agents targeting inflammatory and oncological diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical formulations for the creation of novel pesticides due to its ability to participate in heterocycle formation. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery research.