Used in pharmaceutical research as a structural analog or intermediate in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its core structure resembles that of known sedative and anticonvulsant agents, making it valuable in the synthesis of potential neuroactive drugs. It has been explored in studies related to GABAergic modulation, which may influence anxiety, epilepsy, and sleep disorders. Also investigated for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in medicinal chemistry to optimize piperidine-dione derivatives for improved efficacy and safety.