Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for compounds with biological activity, including central nervous system agents. Its ester and tertiary amine functionalities make it suitable for use in the development of cholinergic receptor ligands. Also employed in research settings to synthesize analogs for structure-activity relationship studies. Due to its structural features, it can enhance lipophilicity and bioavailability in drug design.