Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate for synthesizing bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Shows utility in creating novel analogs for studying serotonin and dopamine receptor activity. Also employed in the preparation of potential antipsychotic and antidepressant candidates due to its structural similarity to known neuroactive piperazine derivatives. Commonly used in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving aryl-substituted piperazines.