Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for the introduction of aromatic and fluorinated components, which can enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the electron-withdrawing effects of fluorine atoms and the flexibility of the propane linker. Also utilized in the preparation of functionalized ligands for receptor targeting in central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.