Used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in the preparation of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. Its rigid cyclopropane core and nitrile functionality make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modulating metabolic stability and binding affinity. It is also employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals due to its ability to enhance lipophilicity and resistance to degradation. The compound's aromatic substitution pattern supports selective derivatization, enabling its use in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.