Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor ligands and drugs targeting neurological disorders. Its structure supports the construction of bioactive molecules with potential applications in treating addiction, cognitive dysfunction, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides due to its ability to interact with insect nervous systems. The aldehyde group allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry for creating diverse compound libraries.