Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential applications in treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and sleep disorders. The compound's imidazole moiety is key for receptor binding, while the isoindoline-1,3-dione group aids in modifying solubility and stability during drug design. It is also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry.