Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators. It serves as a building block for active ingredients in crop protection agents, including insecticides and herbicides, due to its structural compatibility with biologically active molecules. Its nitrile and methoxy functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, enabling efficient derivatization in multi-step organic syntheses. Also explored in the preparation of novel heterocyclic compounds with potential medicinal properties.