Used primarily in research settings as a selective β3-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is commonly employed to study lipolysis and thermogenesis in adipose tissue, making it valuable in obesity and metabolic disorder research. It helps investigate the role of β3 receptors in regulating energy expenditure and fat metabolism. Due to its selectivity, it allows scientists to isolate β3 receptor effects without significant activation of β1 or β2 receptors. Often used in in vitro and in vivo studies involving rodents to assess potential treatments for metabolic diseases.