Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block in the preparation of imidazoline-based compounds, which exhibit biological activity such as alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonism. This property is leveraged in the formulation of antihypertensive agents and certain analgesics. Additionally, it finds use in agrochemicals for enhancing the stability and efficacy of active ingredients. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.