Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of compounds with central nervous system activity. It serves as a building block for creating biologically active molecules due to the presence of the dioxane ring, which can enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies and in the preparation of potential antidepressants, anxiolytics, and antipsychotic agents. Also utilized in the design of novel heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery research.