Used primarily as a research chemical in neuroscience studies, this compound functions as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It is utilized to investigate monoaminergic neurotransmission and psychostimulant effects in preclinical models. Due to its structural similarity to known stimulants, it serves as a reference in pharmacological assays assessing addiction potential, cognitive enhancement, and mood modulation. It is not approved for human use and is restricted to laboratory research.