Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators 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 the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives with potential applications in treating neurological disorders and inflammation. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new crop protection agents due to its ability to enhance molecular complexity in synthetic pathways.