Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of psychoactive substances and research chemicals. It serves as a building block in the production of substituted phenethylamines and amphetamines, commonly used in forensic and pharmaceutical research. Due to its structural features, it is valuable in studying structure-activity relationships in hallucinogenic and neuroactive compounds. Also utilized in academic settings for teaching synthetic techniques and reaction mechanisms involving aromatic substitution and carbonyl chemistry.