Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate for developing serotonin receptor modulators, particularly targeting 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors. Its structure supports the design of central nervous system (CNS) agents, including potential antipsychotics and anti-obesity drugs. The fluorine and chlorine substitutions enhance metabolic stability and receptor selectivity, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved efficacy and safety profiles. Commonly employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to explore potency and binding affinity in novel psychotherapeutic compounds.