Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in developing potential treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and various psychoses, due to its ability to interact with specific receptor sites in the brain. The compound's stereochemistry and fluorinated aromatic system enhance binding selectivity and metabolic stability, which are critical in drug design. It is also explored in the development of novel antidepressants and antipsychotics owing to its influence on neurotransmitter pathways.

Additionally, it has potential as a starting material for creating compounds that inhibit certain proteins or enzymes involved in chronic inflammation and cancer. Early research indicates its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, making it interesting for developing drugs that act directly on the central nervous system.