Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, particularly opioid receptor ligands and analgesic agents. Its structure allows for functionalization at multiple sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing centrally acting drugs. It has been utilized in the preparation of derivatives with potential applications in pain management and addiction treatment. Due to the structural similarity to known bioactive molecules, it is also explored in the development of novel psychoactive substances and for structure-activity relationship studies in opioid research.