Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of fungicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in creating biologically active molecules. Commonly employed in heterocyclic chemistry to build complex thiazole-based compounds with potential antimicrobial and antitumor properties. Also utilized in material science for designing organic semiconductors and fluorescent dyes due to its electron-withdrawing nitrile group and halogen reactivity.