Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators, particularly in the development of neonicotinoid insecticides. It contributes to the biological activity and selectivity of crop protection agents by enhancing binding affinity to insect nervous system receptors. Also explored in pharmaceutical research for central nervous system-targeted compounds due to its structural similarity to neuroactive molecules. Its chloropyridin-3-yl and 2-methylpiperidin-1-yl components allow for versatile chemical modifications in agrochemical and medicinal chemistry.