Used primarily as a research chemical in forensic and pharmaceutical studies, this compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Its structural properties make it valuable in analyzing metabolic pathways and in the development of analytical methods for detecting amine-containing compounds. It is also investigated for its potential activity in central nervous system research due to its phenyl-substituted amine framework, which is common in certain psychoactive substances. However, it has no approved medical use and is mainly restricted to laboratory settings for analytical reference or synthetic applications.