Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in the production of central nervous system agents and receptor modulators. Exhibits utility in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated analogs with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in piperidine-based drug candidates. Also applied in the development of potential therapeutics targeting neurological disorders due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier effectively.