Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) modulators. Featuring a piperidine ring connected to a 2-chloro-thiazol-5-yl group via a methoxy linker, it supports binding selectivity to specific nAChR subtypes. It plays a role in developing compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cognitive dysfunction, making it valuable in designing drugs with improved efficacy and reduced side effects. Also explored in agrochemicals for developing selective insecticides acting on insect nervous systems. Additionally, it aids in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize compound specificity.