Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor agonists and other neuroactive compounds. It plays a role in developing drugs for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and depression. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the creation of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic or interfere with natural plant signaling molecules. Its structural properties make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying bioavailability and receptor selectivity.