Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a key role in developing compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. Its structure supports binding selectivity to specific receptor subtypes, making it valuable in creating more effective and targeted neuroactive drugs. Also investigated for use in agrochemicals due to its activity in insect nervous systems, contributing to the development of selective pesticides with lower mammalian toxicity.