Used in pharmaceutical research as a structural analog of tryptamine, this compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active molecules. It has been investigated for its potential modulatory effects on serotonin receptors due to the presence of the indole-ethylamine moiety. Its sulfonamide group enhances binding selectivity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in the development of neuroactive agents. Also employed in the study of enzyme inhibition, particularly in models targeting monoamine oxidases and related neurological targets.