Used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for compounds exhibiting anxiolytic, antidepressant, and anticonvulsant activities. Its structure supports the formation of benzodiazepine-like molecules and other heterocyclic derivatives important in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in research settings for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders.