Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing nitrogen-containing compounds. It serves as a building block in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates due to its amine functionality and reactive cyano group. The compound is also employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals where a piperidine scaffold is required. Its versatility stems from the ability to undergo further transformations, such as reduction of the nitrile group or functionalization of the nitrogen atom.