Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders. Shows potential in the development of dopamine receptor ligands, which may lead to treatments for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. Also employed in the study of serotonin and adrenergic receptor interactions due to its structural properties. Its scaffold is valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing novel therapeutics with improved selectivity and binding affinity.