Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays an important role in the preparation of biologically active compounds targeting neurological disorders, including cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases. The compound's structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex pyrrolidine-based scaffolds. It is also employed in research settings to develop novel insecticides acting on insect nervous systems, due to its affinity for specific neural receptors.