Used primarily in the pharmaceutical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of anticholinergic drugs. It plays a key role in the production of medications for respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, where it helps in developing bronchodilators that relax airway muscles. Its structural properties make it suitable for targeting muscarinic receptors, contributing to the efficacy and selectivity of the final drug compounds. Also utilized in research settings for developing novel therapeutics with improved pharmacokinetic profiles.