Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of psychoactive compounds, particularly in the production of substituted phenethylamines and analogs related to the 2C family of hallucinogens. Its primary application is in research settings for exploring structure-activity relationships in neurochemical studies. The compound enables selective modifications in aromatic ring systems, making it valuable for creating derivatives with potential affinity for serotonin receptors. Due to its role in synthesizing controlled substance analogs, it is mainly restricted to forensic and pharmaceutical research under regulated conditions.