Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of histamine-related compounds and drugs targeting the central nervous system. It serves in the development of histamine H3 and H4 receptor ligands, which are investigated for their potential in treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and inflammatory conditions. Its structure mimics imidazole alkaloids, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing bioactive molecules. Also employed in research settings to study receptor binding and signal transduction pathways involving histaminergic systems.