Used as a deuterated compound in research and development, particularly in the field of pharmaceuticals, where it serves as a labeled analog in metabolic studies and drug discovery. Its deuterium atoms make it valuable for tracing and analyzing chemical pathways, enhancing the understanding of drug behavior and interactions. Additionally, it finds application in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a stable isotope-labeled reference material, aiding in structural elucidation and analytical studies.