Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists. It serves as a building block in the preparation of compounds with potential neurological activity, including those investigated for cognitive disorders, pain management, and addiction treatment. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating diverse analogs during drug discovery. Also employed in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty heterocyclic compounds.