Used in pharmaceutical research as a synthetic intermediate for developing central nervous system agents, particularly in the design of serotonin and dopamine modulators. Shows potential in the synthesis of compounds targeting neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Its structure supports high selectivity and binding affinity to specific neural receptors, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability in new therapeutics.