Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antipsychotic agents. Its structure supports central nervous system activity modulation, making it valuable in developing drugs targeting dopamine and serotonin receptors. Commonly explored in the development of treatments for schizophrenia and related psychiatric disorders due to its affinity for receptor subtypes involved in mood regulation. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize pharmacokinetic properties such as blood-brain barrier penetration and metabolic stability.