Used primarily in research settings as a selective agonist for serotonin receptors, particularly 5-HT1A. It helps in studying neurological pathways related to mood, anxiety, and depression. Due to its high selectivity and ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, it is valuable in neuropharmacology for developing and testing new central nervous system drugs. Also employed in radiolabeled form to map receptor distribution in brain tissue. Not used clinically but serves as a key tool compound in understanding serotonin signaling.