Used in research for its potent anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties, particularly in studies related to anxiety disorders and epilepsy. It acts as a selective agonist at the benzodiazepine site of GABA_A receptors, making it valuable for investigating the role of specific receptor subtypes in behavioral and neurological responses. Due to its high potency and selectivity, it is employed in preclinical studies to explore mechanisms of sedation, muscle relaxation, and seizure suppression without significant hypnotic effects at low doses. Not intended for clinical use; strictly a research compound.