Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) modulators. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with central nervous system activity, including potential treatments for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and psychiatric conditions like depression and schizophrenia. The presence of the azetidine ring and chloro-trifluoromethyl pyridine moiety enhances binding selectivity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.