Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. It serves as a building block for drugs targeting psychiatric and neurological disorders, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, and anxiolytics. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying pharmacokinetic properties and enhancing receptor binding affinity. Also utilized in research settings to design novel bioactive molecules and in the preparation of compound libraries for drug discovery screening.