Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) drugs. It serves as a building block in the production of certain antidepressants and antipsychotic medications due to its structural compatibility with biologically active molecules. Its amine and heterocyclic functionalities allow for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and development. Additionally, it is employed in the preparation of novel compounds for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.