Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing biologically active compounds, particularly in the production of fluorinated analogs of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports enhanced metabolic stability and membrane permeability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in the development of experimental treatments targeting neurological disorders due to its amine functionality and fluorinated aromatic motif, which influence binding affinity and pharmacokinetics. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to explore new therapeutic agents.