Used primarily as a specialty intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of advanced functional materials and pharmaceuticals. Its highly reactive nitrile groups make it valuable in constructing complex molecular frameworks through cycloaddition and nucleophilic addition reactions. It serves in the development of electroactive compounds and nonlinear optical materials due to its strong electron-accepting properties. Additionally, it finds use in synthesizing heterocyclic compounds for agrochemicals and medicinal chemistry, where its rigid structure and functional density enhance molecular stability and binding affinity.