Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. It serves as a building block in the development of amide-based molecules with potential neurological or anti-inflammatory activity. Due to its structural similarity to phenethylamine derivatives, it is also explored in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Additionally, it finds use in research settings for studying amide bond reactivity and conformational behavior in aromatic systems.