Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the design of compounds with potential cognitive-enhancing or neuroprotective effects. The presence of a benzylamino group and a cyclobutyl scaffold makes it valuable for exploring structure-activity relationships in receptor binding studies, especially for targets related to neurological disorders. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to its favorable solubility and stability properties when formulated as a hydrochloride salt.