Used in research as a selective agonist for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, particularly the α7 subtype. It is employed in neuroscience studies to investigate cognitive function, memory, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. Its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier makes it valuable in preclinical models for assessing cholinergic system modulation. Also utilized in pharmacological assays to evaluate receptor activation and downstream signaling pathways.