Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds with potential neuroactive properties. Commonly employed in research settings to construct more complex molecules for drug discovery, especially in the design of convulsants or anticonvulsant agents. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for exploring structure-activity relationships in isoxazole-based drugs.