Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate for synthesizing bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of anxiolytic and sedative agents. Its structure supports activity as a modulator of central nervous system receptors, especially GABA-related pathways. Commonly employed in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship studies. Also explored in the design of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents due to its favorable binding properties with target enzymes. Suitable for use in medicinal chemistry workflows requiring water-soluble acid salts.