Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with potential anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and neuroprotective activities. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Also employed in research settings to explore new bioactive molecules and structure-activity relationships in heterocyclic compounds.