Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems found in drug candidates targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases. The cyano and ester functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for derivatization and scaffold optimization. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients due to its reactivity and ability to form stable derivatives.