Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of compounds with potential antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It also serves in research settings for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, which are important in drug discovery. Its structure allows for functional modifications, making it valuable in creating libraries of new chemical entities for biological screening. Additionally, it has been explored in the design of agents targeting central nervous system disorders due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.