Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents and neuroactive compounds. Its piperidine backbone with fluorine substitutions enhances metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in designing drugs for neurological disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and chronic pain. The cis-configuration and fluorine atoms contribute to improved binding affinity and selectivity toward specific receptors, enabling more effective and targeted therapies. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships in piperidine-based drug candidates.