Used primarily in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antipsychotic medications. Its structure supports high affinity for dopamine and serotonin receptors, making it valuable in developing drugs for schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. The compound’s fluorinated aromatic system enhances metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, improving the efficacy of the final drug product. It is also explored in research for CNS-related therapies due to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties.