Used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds targeting the central nervous system. It serves as a key building block in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators, which are investigated for cognitive enhancement and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Also explored in the design of antidepressants and anxiolytic agents due to its structural affinity with neuroactive molecules. Its ketone functionality allows for further chemical modifications, enabling the creation of diverse compound libraries for drug discovery.