Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules for drug discovery. Its nitrile and sulfonamide functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also explored in the design of enzyme inhibitors due to its structural affinity with biologically active molecules.