Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with activity as antidepressants or antipsychotics due to the presence of fluorinated aromatic groups and amine functionality. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in drug discovery programs targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of chiral amines for asymmetric synthesis, making it valuable in producing enantiomerically pure drugs.