Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of potent modulators of neurotransmitter receptors, making it valuable in research for anxiolytic and anticonvulsant drugs. The amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, enabling rapid exploration of structure-activity relationships in drug discovery programs. It is also employed in the preparation of heterocyclic scaffolds for high-throughput screening in medicinal chemistry.