Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the creation of highly selective receptor ligands, making it valuable in drug discovery for psychiatric and neurological conditions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated analogs to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel piperazine-based therapeutics with improved pharmacokinetic profiles.