Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of antiepileptic and anticonvulsant drugs. Its structure supports modulation of central nervous system activity by influencing neurotransmitter systems. The compound’s fluorinated aromatic ring enhances blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in designing neuroactive medications. It is also employed in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship studies in drug discovery programs targeting neurological disorders.