Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents due to its structural compatibility with bioactive molecules. Its scaffold appears in compounds targeting neurological disorders, including antidepressants and cognitive enhancers. The hydrochloride salt form improves stability and solubility, making it suitable for use in aqueous reaction systems and formulation development. Also employed in medicinal chemistry research for building nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential antiviral or neuroprotective activity.