Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block in the production of certain antipsychotic and antihypertensive drugs due to its structural similarity to active components in such medications. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of novel piperazine derivatives with potential biological activity. Its lipophilic nature, enhanced by the dichlorobenzyl group, improves membrane permeability in drug design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry.