Used in pharmaceutical research as a deuterated compound to study metabolic pathways and drug interactions, leveraging its isotopic labeling for enhanced analytical precision. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing deuterated analogs of biologically active molecules, aiding in the development of drugs with improved stability and efficacy. Additionally, it is employed in NMR spectroscopy as a tracer to investigate molecular structures and dynamics in chemical and biochemical studies. Its incorporation into compounds helps reduce metabolic degradation, making it valuable in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies.