Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block for developing potential anticonvulsant and neuroprotective agents due to its structural similarity to GABA modulators. Also employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds for medicinal chemistry research, especially in the design of novel thiophene-based drug candidates. Its nitrile and amine functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, enabling diverse derivatization in drug discovery programs.