Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in developing chiral drugs, where the (R)-enantiomer provides specific stereochemical properties essential for receptor binding and efficacy. Commonly employed in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators, which are investigated for cognitive enhancement and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its fluorinated pyridine core and functionalized pyrrolidine ring, enabling fine-tuning of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.