Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds targeting central nervous system disorders. Derivatives show potential in the development of antipsychotic and antidepressant agents due to affinity for dopamine and serotonin receptors. Also used in preclinical studies investigating anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of related compounds. Its structural features, resembling piperidine-based actives, make it suitable for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and modifying pharmacokinetic profiles in drug design.