Used primarily in research settings as a psychoactive compound, this substance acts as a serotonin–dopamine releasing agent, influencing neurotransmitter activity in the central nervous system. It has been identified in some designer drugs and is studied for its stimulant and entactogenic effects. Due to its psychoactive properties, it is often regulated or monitored in many countries. It serves as a reference standard in forensic analysis and toxicology screening to detect use or contamination in biological samples. Not intended for human consumption, its main application remains in analytical chemistry and pharmacological research.