Used primarily as a research compound in neuroscience and pharmacology studies, particularly for investigating muscle spasticity and central nervous system disorders. It serves as a metabolite reference for tizanidine, helping scientists understand metabolic pathways and drug interactions involving alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. Due to its structural similarity to tizanidine, it is also explored in studies assessing blood-brain barrier penetration and hepatic metabolism. Not intended for therapeutic use, it supports analytical testing and method development in laboratory settings.