Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for drug candidates targeting neurological disorders due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and interact with specific receptor sites. Its structural features make it valuable in optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to enhance drug potency and selectivity.