2-[4-[3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]piperazin-1-yl]ethanol is a specialty chemical used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly antipsychotic drugs such as aripiprazole. Aripiprazole is employed in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct for major depressive disorder. This compound facilitates the construction of the molecular framework that enables the final drug to modulate dopamine and serotonin receptors effectively.