Used in pharmaceutical research as a key scaffold in the development of bioactive compounds, particularly in central nervous system agents. Its structure supports binding to various biological targets, making it valuable in designing anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and sedative drugs. Also explored in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic properties due to its metabolic stability and favorable interactions with enzymes. Additionally, serves as an intermediate in synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery pipelines.