Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and potential therapeutics for neurological disorders. It serves as a building block for alkaloid-like structures, enabling the creation of compounds with receptor modulating activity, including those targeting serotonin and dopamine pathways. Also employed in the design of novel inhibitors for enzymes involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates with enhanced selectivity and binding affinity.