Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential activity as analgesics, antidepressants, or antipsychotics. The terminal alkyne group allows for further chemical modifications via click chemistry, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for rapid compound screening and optimization. Also employed in the preparation of novel receptor ligands for research in neuropharmacology.