Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in the production of drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Its nitrile and hydroxyl functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, enabling the creation of diverse compound libraries for drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and reduced environmental impact.