Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with central nervous system activity, including potential antipsychotic and antidepressant agents. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in drug discovery due to its ability to enhance binding affinity and selectivity in target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of labeled compounds for metabolic studies and receptor binding assays.