Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of alkaloid-based drugs with central nervous system activity. It serves in the development of compounds for treating neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression due to its structural similarity to biologically active isoquinoline alkaloids. Also employed in research for designing novel enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands. Its hydroxyl and amine functional groups allow for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating diverse compound libraries.