Used primarily in pharmaceutical research and development, this compound serves as a deuterated analog in metabolic and pharmacokinetic studies. Its incorporation into drug molecules allows for the tracing and analysis of drug pathways and interactions within biological systems. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of labeled compounds for use in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, aiding in the detailed structural elucidation of complex molecules. The deuterium labeling enhances the precision of these studies by providing distinct spectroscopic signatures.