Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs. Its structure supports blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in designing neuroactive compounds. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing receptor binding and metabolic stability in drug candidates targeting psychiatric and neurological disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated analogs to enhance pharmacokinetic properties such as half-life and bioavailability.