Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a rigid piperidine core and fluorinated groups, which enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing lead compounds in drug discovery programs targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.