Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a role in creating analogs for central nervous system agents, including those investigated for neurological disorders such as depression, pain, and cognitive dysfunction. Its cyclopropane ring linked to a pyridine moiety enhances structural rigidity, which helps improve selectivity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving pyridine-based bioactive molecules.