Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate for synthesizing neuroactive compounds, particularly those targeting nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Its structural features make it valuable in developing treatments for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and depression. Also employed in the creation of receptor agonists and antagonists for biochemical assays. Commonly found in early-stage drug discovery for optimizing binding affinity and selectivity in central nervous system agents.