Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structural features make it valuable in the preparation of analogs targeting neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and neuropathic pain. The amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, enabling the formation of amides, sulfonamides, or secondary amines to fine-tune pharmacological properties. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships (SAR) in novel drug candidates. Due to the steric and electronic influence of the dichlorophenyl and cyclobutyl groups, it contributes to metabolic stability and target selectivity in active molecules.