Used in research for its potential cognitive-enhancing properties, particularly in models of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. It acts as a selective positive allosteric modulator of the AMPA receptor, which plays a key role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. By enhancing glutamate signaling through AMPA receptors, it supports improved neuronal communication and has shown promise in preclinical studies for reversing cognitive deficits. Its stereospecific (S)-configuration is critical for activity, making it a valuable tool compound in neuroscience research focused on excitatory neurotransmission and cognitive disorders.