Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of anticholinergic drugs. It plays a role in the development of medications for respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and overactive bladder due to its ability to block muscarinic receptors. Also utilized in research settings for studying neurotransmitter activity and receptor binding. Its quinuclidine-based structural properties make it valuable in creating compounds with central nervous system activity.