Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features enable selective modulation of receptor activity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. The compound's fluorinated aryl group enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability, which is advantageous in creating potent and long-acting therapeutics. It is also employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to improve pharmacokinetic properties of new drug molecules.