Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where nitrile and ether functionalities are required. Its structure supports transformations such as reduction of the nitrile group to form amines or hydrolysis to carboxylic acids, enabling diverse derivatization. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in heterocyclic compounds. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating bioactive molecules with enhanced stability and lipophilicity.