Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic compounds with potential activity in cancer therapy and central nervous system disorders. The amino and nitrile functional groups allow for further derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building drug-like molecules. It is also employed in research settings for designing novel compounds in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.