Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of potent GABA modulators and shows utility in creating analogs for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorder research. Its bromoaryl group allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Also employed in the design of high-affinity ligands for receptor binding assays due to its stable oxadiazole core and favorable lipophilicity.