Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents and neuroactive drugs. Its structure supports the creation of compounds targeting neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis. The presence of both amine and fluorine groups allows for selective modifications that enhance drug potency, metabolic stability, and blood-brain barrier penetration. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for building complex piperidine-based scaffolds in drug discovery programs.