Used primarily as a research chemical in pharmaceutical development, this compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various psychoactive substances and cognitive enhancers. It has drawn interest for its structural similarity to nootropic agents, making it useful in the study of central nervous system stimulants and memory-modulating drugs. Due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, it is also explored in the design of neuroactive compounds. Additionally, it finds use in analytical laboratories as a reference standard for detecting related substances in biological samples. Its stability and reactivity profile make it suitable for use in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of lactam-based molecules with potential therapeutic activity.