Used in research to study the endocannabinoid system, particularly targeting CB1 receptors in the brain. It helps scientists understand pain modulation, appetite regulation, and mood control. Due to its metabolic stability compared to anandamide, it is preferred in experimental models to examine the effects of prolonged cannabinoid receptor activation. Also used to investigate potential therapeutic pathways for anxiety, inflammation, and neurodegenerative disorders, though it is not used clinically in humans.