Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties. Found in research related to GABA receptor modulators, aiding in the creation of drugs for anxiety and epilepsy. Also employed in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides due to its bioactive scaffold. Its structure supports high binding affinity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates.