Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for piperazine-based derivatives that exhibit potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or anxiolytic activity. Its structure allows for easy modification to explore structure-activity relationships in drug discovery. Commonly employed in research settings to design and optimize new bioactive molecules targeting neurotransmitter receptors such as serotonin and dopamine receptors.