Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the formation of biologically active molecules with potential anticonvulsant and neuroprotective properties. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides due to the presence of reactive functional groups that enhance binding to biological targets. The compound's nitrile and thiophene moieties make it valuable in heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex ring systems in medicinal chemistry.