Used primarily in research settings as a pharmacological agent to study nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). It acts as a selective agonist, particularly for the α4β2 subtype, making it valuable in neuroscience for investigating receptor function and signaling pathways. Due to its structural specificity, it is employed in experiments exploring cognitive processes, neuroprotection, and addiction mechanisms. Also utilized in the development and validation of analytical methods for detecting nicotinic receptor ligands. Not intended for therapeutic use or human consumption.