Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. It serves as a building block in the preparation of compounds exhibiting potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or cognitive-enhancing effects. Its structure allows for easy modification of piperazine-based molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also employed in the synthesis of selective receptor ligands for research in neuropharmacology.