Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents such as antidepressants and anxiolytics. Its cyclopropane core with a brominated aryl group enables selective interactions with neurotransmitter transporters, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the preparation of chiral building blocks for asymmetric synthesis. The hydrochloride salt form improves stability and solubility, facilitating its use in reaction sequences and biological testing.