Used primarily in pharmacological research as a selective 5-HT2C receptor antagonist. It helps investigate the role of serotonin receptors in behaviors related to anxiety, depression, and feeding disorders. Due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, it is valuable in central nervous system studies. Commonly applied in rodent models to modulate serotonin signaling and assess cognitive and emotional responses. Also used to contrast effects of 5-HT2B and 5-HT2C receptor activation, aiding in the development of targeted neuropsychiatric therapies.