Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in reactions such as hydrolysis, reduction, and cyclization to build complex pyridine-based structures found in drug candidates. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients.