Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of centrally acting drugs. Its structure supports the creation of compounds targeting neurological pathways, making it valuable in research for antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other CNS-active therapeutics. The presence of both nitrile and aminomethyl groups allows for versatile chemical modifications, facilitating the production of diverse drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization and structure-activity relationship studies.