Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its nitrile functional groups, which can be transformed into various derivatives such as carboxylic acids, amines, or heterocyclic structures. Its methoxyphenyl moiety contributes to electron-rich aromatic character, making it suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions or as a building block in the development of bioactive molecules. It may also find use in the synthesis of dyes or functional materials where conjugated systems are required.