Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of functional groups that can be modified for drug optimization. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building complex piperidine-based scaffolds, which are prevalent in neuroactive drugs and receptor modulators. The fluorinated moiety enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability, making it valuable in designing potent, orally available therapeutics.