Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports binding to neurological receptors, making it valuable in creating potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or analgesic drugs. The fluorophenyl group enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability, which improves bioavailability in drug candidates. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships (SAR) for receptor affinity and selectivity.