Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate for developing central nervous system agents, particularly in the synthesis of selective dopamine receptor modulators. Shows potential in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia due to its structural affinity for dopaminergic pathways. Also employed in the development of cognitive enhancers and investigational compounds targeting memory and learning functions. Its scaffold is valued in medicinal chemistry for optimizing blood-brain barrier penetration and receptor selectivity.