Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with potential neurological activity. Commonly employed in research settings to design drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, including cognitive and neurodegenerative conditions. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules in preclinical drug discovery.