Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of functionalized pyrrole derivatives, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its aldehyde and nitrile functional groups allow for diverse chemical transformations, such as condensation and cyclization reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in the development of kinase inhibitors and fluorescent probes due to its ability to participate in conjugation and metal coordination. Also applied in materials science for designing organic semiconductors and sensors owing to its electron-withdrawing nitrile group and extended π-conjugation potential.