Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for developing bioactive compounds, particularly in the production of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. It serves as a building block in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and sleep disorders. Its structure supports the optimization of metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration in drug candidates. Also employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies within benzimidazole-based medicinal chemistry.