Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical compounds. It plays a role in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to its amine functionality and aromatic substitution pattern, which can be tailored for receptor binding in central nervous system agents. Its cyclopentyl and trimethoxybenzyl groups contribute to lipophilicity and structural specificity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing analogs with enhanced metabolic stability and target selectivity.