Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anxiolytic and sedative agents. It serves as a building block for compounds acting as positive allosteric modulators of GABAA receptors, which are targeted in treatments for anxiety, insomnia, and epilepsy. Its structure allows for selective binding and improved metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency and pharmacokinetic properties.