Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing central nervous system agents, particularly in the production of selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors and serotonin modulators. Commonly employed in research for neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Also utilized in the development of antidepressants and anxiolytic drugs due to its structural similarity to neurotransmitter analogs. Serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles in drug discovery programs.