Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in the creation of compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Its structure allows for effective binding and selectivity in drug design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its stable heterocyclic framework.