Used in pharmacological research to study the role of serotonin receptors, particularly the 5-HT2C receptor, which is involved in regulating mood, appetite, and certain behaviors. This compound aids in understanding the mechanisms of psychiatric disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and obesity, as well as in developing new drugs targeting this specific receptor. It is employed as a biological tool in in vitro and animal experiments. Not intended for therapeutic use in humans.