Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block in the production of certain antidepressants and antipsychotic medications due to its amine functionality and aromatic substitution pattern. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.