Used in organic semiconductor materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic structure, enhancing electron transport in thin-film transistors. Employed as a building block in synthesizing fluorescent dyes and luminescent compounds for OLEDs. Serves as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals, particularly in kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Also applied in agrochemicals for developing herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its nitrile group allows further functionalization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery.