Used in research for its potential bioactive properties, particularly in studies related to natural product chemistry and drug discovery. Shows interest in anticancer and antimicrobial screening due to structural similarities with other bioactive alkaloids. Also utilized as a reference compound in phytochemical analysis of plant extracts, especially in the study of medicinal plants from the Eucommia and related genera. Its role as an intermediate in biosynthetic pathways makes it valuable for understanding the formation of complex alkaloids.