Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists. It plays an important role in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in agrochemical research for the design of novel pesticides and insecticides due to its ability to interact with insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.