Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists. It also serves in the development of agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for functionalization in heterocyclic compound design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research for drug discovery. Additionally, it can act as a building block in the preparation of specialty polymers and ligands for catalysis.