Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require ethyleneamine-like structures with nitrile functionality. Its bifunctional nature—containing both primary amine and nitrile groups—allows for sequential chemical modifications, making it valuable in constructing complex amine-containing molecules. Commonly employed in the development of neuroprotective agents, enzyme inhibitors, and ligands for metal-organic frameworks. Also finds use in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity and structural flexibility.