Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its nitrile and ketone functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, such as ring expansions, reductions, and condensation reactions. Commonly employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents due to its ability to form complex cyclic structures. Also utilized in the synthesis of certain specialty polymers where functional group reactivity is required for cross-linking or modification.