Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved metabolic stability and receptor binding. Commonly employed in the preparation of small-molecule drug candidates where a constrained cyclobutyl scaffold enhances potency and selectivity. Also utilized in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in amine-containing therapeutics.