Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It plays a key role in the preparation of certain active ingredients in crop protection products due to its reactivity in carbon-carbon bond formation. Also utilized in the production of specialty chemicals, including dyes and functionalized aromatic compounds. Its bromo and nitrile functional groups allow for sequential transformations, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Handle with care, as it can be toxic and reactive under various conditions.