Used in pharmaceutical research as a labeled compound for metabolic studies, enabling the tracking of drug pathways in the body. It serves as a deuterated analog in NMR spectroscopy, providing clearer and more detailed molecular structure analysis. Additionally, it is employed in the development of new therapeutic agents, particularly in the study of enzyme inhibitors and receptor binding interactions. Its isotopic labeling makes it valuable in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism studies, ensuring accurate and reliable data.