Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neurological activity, including potential use in cognitive enhancers or treatments for neurodegenerative conditions. The amine and ketone functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. It is also explored in the design of receptor agonists or antagonists due to its conformationally restricted piperidine core.