Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a chiral building block for the synthesis of neuroactive compounds. It serves as a key intermediate in developing agents that target central nervous system disorders, particularly those involving nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Its structural configuration makes it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure drugs, improving selectivity and reducing side effects. Also employed in the development of nootropic and antidepressant candidates due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and modulate neuronal activity. Widely utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of pyridine-based therapeutics.