Used primarily as a research chemical in forensic and pharmaceutical studies, this compound serves as a synthetic intermediate in the development of novel psychoactive substances. It has been identified in the analysis of designer drugs, particularly those related to controlled substances with stimulant or hallucinogenic properties. Due to its structural features, it is of interest in studying structure-activity relationships in phenylcyclobutylamine derivatives. It is not intended for human use and is handled under controlled laboratory conditions for analytical reference and metabolic studies.