Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structure supports binding to biological targets involved in pain and inflammation pathways. It is also employed in research settings to design new drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the preparation of fluorinated analogs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug design.