Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a key role in the production of certain central nervous system agents, including compounds with potential cognitive-enhancing and neuroprotective properties. Due to its structural features, it is valuable in creating chiral building blocks for drug discovery programs focused on neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. Its ester group facilitates controlled reactivity in multi-step organic syntheses, making it suitable for creating biologically active molecules with high selectivity.