Used primarily as a labeled compound in research and development, this chemical serves as a deuterated analog in studies involving mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Its incorporation into molecules allows for the tracking of metabolic pathways and the analysis of chemical reactions with high precision. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, where its deuterium labeling aids in the investigation of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, providing insights into the stability and behavior of active pharmaceutical ingredients.