This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as a versatile intermediate. It serves as a building block for the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its structure, featuring both a cyano group and an ester functional group, allows for diverse chemical transformations, such as hydrolysis, reduction, and cyclization reactions. It is particularly valuable in the synthesis of complex molecules, including heterocyclic compounds, which are often found in active pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, it can be employed in the development of fine chemicals and as a reagent in research laboratories for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.