Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor modulators and other neuroactive compounds. It serves in the development of agrochemicals, including certain herbicides and insecticides, due to its ability to mimic or interfere with biological signaling pathways in pests. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings for designing new bioactive molecules and in combinatorial chemistry for library generation.