This compound is primarily utilized in the field of pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the synthesis of deuterated drugs. Deuterium labeling, as seen in this molecule, enhances the metabolic stability and pharmacokinetic properties of pharmaceutical compounds, making it valuable for drug discovery and development. It is often employed in the preparation of deuterated analogs of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to study their behavior in biological systems. Additionally, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules with potential therapeutic applications. Its use in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry as a labeled standard further aids in analytical studies and drug metabolism research.