Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators. It plays a role in creating compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Its structure supports binding selectivity in central nervous system drugs. Also employed in agrochemicals for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental safety. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid heterocyclic framework.