Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of compounds exhibiting potential antipsychotic or antidepressant effects. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating diverse compound libraries during drug discovery. Also utilized in the production of agrochemicals and specialty organic materials where morpholine-containing aldehydes are required for specific reactivity or solubility properties.