Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of steroid hormones and neuroactive steroids. It plays a key role in the development of hormonal therapies related to reproductive health, metabolic regulation, and central nervous system activity. Commonly utilized in studies of neuroactive steroids due to its structural properties that modulate GABA receptors and influence anxiety, sedation, and neuroprotection. Also employed in the preparation of reference standards for analytical testing in clinical and research laboratories.