Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a role in the production of compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Also utilized in research for novel antidepressants and cognitive enhancers due to its structural affinity to pyridine-based bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies involving central nervous system agents.