Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of CNS-targeted drugs. Its structure supports the construction of complex molecules with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or anti-inflammatory activity. The bromine substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for SAR studies and lead optimization. Also employed in the preparation of novel receptor ligands due to the azetidine ring’s favorable pharmacokinetic properties.