Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with potential anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, or neuroprotective effects. Commonly employed in research settings to design new drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds due to its reactive amine and ester functionalities, enabling a range of derivatization reactions for structure-activity relationship studies.