Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a role in treatments targeting neurological disorders such as depression, cognitive impairment, and neuropathic pain. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in producing enantiomerically pure drugs, improving efficacy and reducing side effects. Also utilized in research for novel central nervous system agents due to its structural similarity to natural alkaloids.