Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, making it valuable in the research and production of drugs targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. The amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, enabling the formation of amides, sulfonamides, or other nitrogen-containing derivatives important in drug design. Its fluorinated aromatic core enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability in final drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid, lipophilic scaffold.