Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the design of compounds with potential neurological activity, including those targeting receptor sites involved in mood regulation and cognitive function. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the presence of functional groups amenable to further modification. Also utilized in the preparation of pyrrolidine-based analogs for screening in drug discovery programs.