Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly alkaloid derivatives with potential neurological activity. Shows utility in developing agents that modulate central nervous system receptors, including those related to dopamine and serotonin pathways. Also employed in the preparation of compounds studied for their antihypertensive and neuroprotective properties. Its structure supports the design of molecules with enhanced blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for CNS-targeted drug discovery.