Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for respiratory and central nervous system medications. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with high selectivity and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the preparation of bronchodilators and antitussive agents due to its favorable metabolic stability and ability to enhance binding affinity in drug molecules. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the design of novel pesticides with improved environmental profiles. Its amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and lead optimization during drug discovery.