Used in research for its potential analgesic effects, particularly targeting voltage-gated sodium channels like NaV1.7 involved in pain signaling. It has been investigated for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, including neuropathic and inflammatory pain. Studies explore its ability to modulate sensory neuron activity, offering a pathway for developing non-opioid pain relief therapies. Its application remains primarily in preclinical stages, supporting drug discovery and mechanistic studies in pain physiology.