Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of potent bioactive molecules, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. The chlorophenoxy and piperidine components enhance lipophilicity and receptor binding affinity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in receptor modulation.