Used in biochemical research as an inhibitor of potassium ion channels, aiding studies on electrical signaling mechanisms in nerve and muscle cells. It has potential as a precursor for developing drugs treating nervous system-related disorders, such as epilepsy or certain muscle diseases. Serves as a tool for isolating and studying specific cell membrane proteins due to high specificity for certain ion channels. Also utilized as a reference compound in analytical methods for alkaloid detection, with interest in pharmacological applications due to structural effects on neurotransmitter systems and central nervous system modulation.