Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a calcium channel blocker. It exhibits potential in the development of cardiovascular drugs, particularly for treating hypertension and angina due to its ability to relax smooth muscle cells in blood vessels. The compound's structure allows for strong interaction with L-type calcium channels, making it a valuable scaffold in designing new antihypertensive agents. Also investigated for its slow-release properties and prolonged duration of action, which can lead to improved patient compliance in chronic therapies.