Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) modulators. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable in creating biologically active compounds targeting neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid cyclopropane scaffold and ability to mimic bioactive conformations of pyridine-containing molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.