Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of neuroactive agents and central nervous system modulators. Its structure supports the creation of more complex molecules with potential anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, or cognitive-enhancing properties. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the bromine handle allowing further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of pyrrolidone-based bioactive compounds for experimental therapeutics.