Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of analgesic and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders due to its structural similarity to known bioactive molecules. Its amine functionality allows for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the preparation of local anesthetics and opioid receptor ligands. Commonly utilized in laboratory settings for structure-activity relationship studies.