Used as a potent analgesic agent in research settings, particularly for studying pain pathways and opioid receptor interactions. It shows high affinity for central nervous system targets, making it valuable in the development of non-opioid pain therapies. Also employed in pharmacological studies to evaluate urea-based compounds for their metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration. Investigated for potential use in treating neuropathic pain due to its enhanced selectivity and reduced side effect profile compared to traditional analgesics.