Used primarily in research and development, this compound serves as a deuterated analog in studies involving pharmacokinetics and metabolism. It is particularly valuable in mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy for tracking and analyzing the behavior of its non-deuterated counterpart. Its application extends to the synthesis of labeled compounds in pharmaceutical research, aiding in the understanding of drug mechanisms and pathways. Additionally, it is utilized in the development of analytical methods to ensure accuracy and precision in detecting and quantifying substances in complex biological matrices.