Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neuroactive properties, making it valuable in drug discovery for antidepressants and cognitive enhancers. The hydrochloride salt form improves stability and solubility, which is beneficial for formulation in early-stage medicinal chemistry research. Also employed in the preparation of novel amine derivatives for biological screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.