Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals. It serves as a building block for more complex benzodiazepine derivatives, which are commonly explored for their central nervous system activity, including anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and sedative effects. Due to its partially saturated structure, it offers greater flexibility in chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research for designing novel bioactive compounds. Also investigated in the synthesis of ligands for neurological receptors.