Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators. It plays a role in creating compounds that target neurological pathways, making it valuable in research for treatments related to addiction, cognitive disorders, and pain management. Its structure allows for effective binding and modification in drug design, especially in creating analogs of nicotine and related bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in heterocyclic compound synthesis.