Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of compounds with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or cognitive-enhancing properties. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying pharmacokinetic profiles of drug candidates. Also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in piperidine-based bioactive molecules.