Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves in the preparation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other neuroactive compounds due to its ability to act as a building block with a rigid piperidine-aryl ether structure. Its bromo functionality allows for further cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of various substituents in drug design. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization in antidepressant and antipsychotic drug candidates.