Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic receptor agonists and antagonists. It serves as a building block in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators, due to its ability to mimic natural alkaloids. Its structural features make it valuable in research for designing catalysts and ligands in asymmetric synthesis.