Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate for synthesizing bioactive compounds targeting neurological disorders. Shows potential in the development of agents that modulate serotonin receptors due to structural similarity to tryptamine derivatives. Investigated for anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties in preclinical studies. Also employed in the design of enzyme inhibitors, particularly in oncology-related drug discovery. Its amide and halogen functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.