Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Its structural features make it valuable in developing drugs targeting the central nervous system, particularly for cognitive and neurological disorders. The compound's stereochemistry plays a key role in biological activity, making it suitable for use in enantioselective synthesis. It is also employed in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor ligands, which are investigated for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and depression. Additionally, it serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug selectivity and potency.