Used primarily in pharmaceutical research and development, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in the design of ligands for receptors involved in neurological and psychiatric conditions. It is also employed in the creation of novel analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, helping optimize drug candidates for improved potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability. Additionally, it has been explored in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators in medicinal chemistry programs.