Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for further functionalization in heterocyclic chemistry, making it valuable in creating thiophene-based derivatives with potential antifungal, antibacterial, or antitumor properties. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to build complex molecules for research in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in the preparation of organic semiconductors and electronic materials due to the electron-accepting nature of the nitrile group combined with the aromatic thiophene ring.