Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structural framework supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential antidepressant and anxiolytic properties. It is also employed in research settings for the preparation of novel heterocyclic compounds and in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Due to its amine functionality and rigid cyclic structure, it serves as a building block in the design of receptor-targeted drugs.