Used primarily as a research chemical in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, this compound serves as a building block for pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. Its fluorinated aryl amine structure makes it valuable in the development of bioactive molecules, including potential antidepressants, antipsychotics, and cognitive enhancers. The presence of the fluorine atom can improve metabolic stability and influence binding affinity to receptors, making it useful in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. It is also employed in the preparation of analogs for drug discovery programs and forensic analysis of novel psychoactive substances.