Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of agents targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme sites, making it valuable in designing inhibitors for neurodegenerative disease pathways. Also explored in the creation of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents due to its ability to modulate cellular responses. Commonly employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates with improved metabolic stability and receptor selectivity.