Picrinine exhibits potential in pharmacological research due to its structural similarity to bioactive indole alkaloids. It has been investigated for its central nervous system effects, particularly as a convulsant agent in experimental models, aiding in the study of seizure mechanisms and anticonvulsant drug development. Its ability to interact with neurotransmitter receptors makes it a useful tool in neuropharmacology for probing receptor function and neural pathways. Additionally, picrinine serves as a chemical scaffold in the synthesis of novel derivatives for evaluating biological activity in drug discovery programs.