Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) modulators. It plays an important role in creating compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. Its structure allows for strong binding interactions with biological targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and selectivity. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules in research settings.