Used in research to inhibit the squalene synthase enzyme, which plays a key role in cholesterol biosynthesis. This makes it valuable for studying cholesterol metabolism and developing potential treatments for hypercholesterolemia and related cardiovascular diseases. It has been investigated for its ability to lower plasma cholesterol levels in preclinical models. Additionally, it serves as a tool compound in pharmacological studies exploring the mevalonate pathway and its impact on cell signaling and proliferation.