Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with potential anxiolytic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant activities. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Also explored in the design of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to its favorable binding properties and metabolic stability.