Used primarily in scientific research as a reference standard or intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. It has been associated with studies on psychoactive substances due to its structural similarity to certain central nervous system agents. Its application is limited to laboratory settings and is not intended for therapeutic use. Commonly employed in analytical testing, such as chromatography or mass spectrometry, to identify and quantify related compounds in biological samples. Also utilized in forensic investigations to support the detection of designer drugs or novel psychoactive substances.