Used in research as a selective antagonist for serotonin receptors, particularly 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C, making it valuable in studying neurological pathways related to mood, perception, and cognition. It serves as a pharmacological tool to investigate the role of these receptors in psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. Due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, it is employed in behavioral studies in animal models. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new psychoactive drugs with improved selectivity and reduced side effects. Not intended for clinical use; strictly for laboratory and experimental applications.