Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for benzoxazine derivatives, which show activity as serotonin receptor modulators and are explored for use in antidepressants and anxiolytic drugs. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating novel analogs with improved pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in research settings to develop compounds with potential anticonvulsant and neuroprotective effects.