Used in pharmaceutical research as a potential therapeutic agent for neurological disorders due to its activity as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulator. It shows promise in improving cognitive function and has been investigated for applications in treating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Its structure allows for high selectivity and blood-brain barrier penetration, making it a valuable scaffold in developing central nervous system-targeted drugs. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency and pharmacokinetic properties in drug discovery programs.