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 the creation of selective receptor modulators, making it valuable in the research of neurological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and epilepsy. The amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, enabling the formation of amides, sulfonamides, or other conjugates to fine-tune pharmacological properties. It is primarily employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.