Used as a research chemical in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical development, particularly in the study of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for psychoactive substance analogs in neurochemical research. Commonly utilized in forensic and analytical laboratories as a reference standard for detecting and identifying controlled substances. Also employed in the preparation of amphetamine derivatives for structure-activity relationship studies. Its stability and amine functionality make it suitable for coupling reactions and derivatization in medicinal chemistry.