Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic systems common in drug design. It is also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic core and reactive functional groups. The nitrile and amino groups allow for diverse derivatization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and medicinal research.