Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. It plays a role in creating active ingredients for drugs targeting neurological disorders such as narcolepsy, epilepsy, and cognitive impairments. Due to its functional group arrangement, it facilitates efficient coupling reactions in organic synthesis, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Also employed in research settings to develop novel bioactive molecules with potential therapeutic applications.