Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly in the production of neonicotinoid insecticides. It contributes to the development of crop protection agents that target insect pests by affecting their nervous systems. Its structure enables effective binding to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insects, making it valuable in designing selective and potent pesticides. Also explored in the development of pharmaceuticals due to its bioactive scaffold, showing potential in medicinal chemistry for creating new therapeutic agents.