Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features allow for selective modulation of receptor activity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. The compound's stereochemistry and functional groups support high binding affinity and metabolic stability, which are critical in creating potent and long-acting therapeutics. It is also employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to improve pharmacokinetic properties during drug discovery.