Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and fungicides. Its nitrile and methoxy functional groups allow for further chemical transformations, making it valuable in building complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in reactions such as nucleophilic substitutions and coupling reactions to introduce aromatic nitrile moieties in active ingredients. Also utilized in research and development for new crop protection agents due to its reactivity and structural properties.