Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for developing serotonin receptor modulators, particularly in the production of drugs targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group functions as a protecting group for the amine, enabling regioselective reactions in complex multi-step syntheses and allowing easy removal when no longer needed. Its tetrahydrocarbazole structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules with enhanced selectivity and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in research settings for designing novel therapeutics in central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery, as well as in anti-cancer and antidepressant development.