Used primarily as a synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds targeting the central nervous system. It serves as a core structure in the synthesis of cannabinoid receptor modulators, which are investigated for their potential in pain management, anti-inflammatory effects, and neurological disorders. Its alkyl and halogen substitutions make it suitable for further functionalization in medicinal chemistry workflows, especially in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Also utilized in forensic research and reference standards due to its structural similarity to certain psychoactive substances.