Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists. It plays a role in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and depression. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and selectivity. Also employed in agrochemical research for the development of novel pesticides due to its ability to interact with insect nervous systems. Commonly utilized in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.