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 that modulate GABA receptors in the central nervous system. Found in the production of drugs related to alpidem and zolpidem, which are used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Also employed in research for novel antimicrobial and antiviral agents due to its favorable binding properties with biological targets. Its structure supports high bioavailability and receptor selectivity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing new therapeutic molecules.