Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its nitrile and ketone functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic structures. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing new crop protection agents due to its ability to enhance molecular binding and stability. Additionally, it serves in the preparation of fluorescent probes and organic electronic materials owing to its electron-withdrawing properties and aromatic backbone.