Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various bioactive compounds, particularly those targeting neurological disorders. It plays a role in the development of drugs with potential antipsychotic or antidepressant properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis to create complex heterocyclic structures, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing novel therapeutic agents. Its pyrazine moiety contributes to its application in the development of molecules with specific receptor-binding capabilities.