Used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a key building block in the production of certain antipsychotic and analgesic drugs due to its structural similarity to phenothiazine and piperazine-based compounds. Its derivatives are explored for dopamine and serotonin receptor modulation, making it valuable in research for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Additionally, it is employed in laboratory settings for the preparation of novel bioactive molecules during drug discovery.