Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of serotonin receptor modulators, particularly targeting 5-HT1A receptors. Its structure supports the development of compounds with potential anxiolytic and antidepressant activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to its ability to enhance binding affinity and selectivity toward central nervous system targets. Also utilized in the design of novel neuroleptic agents and in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.