Used primarily in the field of medical research, particularly in the development of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment, especially brain tumors. Its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier enables efficient delivery of boron atoms to cancer cells in the brain. It serves as a boron carrier; when exposed to neutron radiation, the boron atoms undergo a nuclear reaction, producing alpha particles that destroy the cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Additionally, it is utilized in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, as a building block in organic chemistry research, and in studies of drug absorption and distribution, particularly in the central nervous system. Its unique properties make it valuable in targeted cancer therapies and advanced drug development.