Used as a deuterated compound in research and development, particularly in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry. It serves as a labeled analog in metabolic studies, helping to trace and understand drug pathways and mechanisms within biological systems. Its deuterium labeling enhances stability and provides insights into the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of related compounds. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of deuterated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for improved drug efficacy and safety profiling. It is also applied in analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy to study molecular behavior.