Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for drugs targeting neurological disorders due to its structural similarity to active components in antidepressants and antipsychotics. Also employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules in medicinal chemistry research. Its amine functionality allows for easy modification, making it valuable in creating compound libraries for drug discovery. Additionally, it is used as a reagent in organic synthesis reactions, such as forming carbon-nitrogen bonds in complex compounds.