Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for compounds targeting neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and depression due to its structural similarity to dopamine receptor ligands. Its amine functionality allows for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating novel bioactive molecules. Also employed in the preparation of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators in research settings.