Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of histamine H3 receptor antagonists. It plays a role in creating compounds aimed at treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Its structure supports binding affinity and selectivity toward central nervous system targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in research settings to study receptor binding and structure-activity relationships.