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 synthesis for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactive nitrile and ester functional groups. Its structure allows for easy modification in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in research and development within both pharmaceutical and agricultural chemistry.