Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) modulators. It serves as a structural analog in developing compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and schizophrenia. Its pyridine and piperidinol moieties contribute to blood-brain barrier permeability, making it valuable in CNS drug design. Also investigated for use in smoking cessation therapies due to its affinity for α4β2 nAChR subtypes. Limited use in agrochemicals for developing insecticides targeting insect nervous systems.