Used in pharmaceutical research as a key scaffold in the development of bioactive compounds, particularly for its potential neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing properties. Shows promise in the design of ligands targeting central nervous system receptors, including those involved in memory regulation and neurodegenerative diseases. Also explored for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity due to its ability to modulate enzyme function and interact with biological membranes. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug-like properties in small molecule therapeutics.