Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with antidepressant and anxiolytic properties. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of novel psychoactive substances and analogs for biological evaluation. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the presence of fluorine and methoxy groups, which influence metabolic stability and receptor binding affinity.