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 for drugs targeting psychiatric and neurological disorders, including antipsychotics and antidepressants. Its structure supports the design of compounds with enhanced receptor selectivity, especially for dopamine and serotonin receptors. Also utilized in the preparation of nootropic and cognitive-enhancing agents due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier effectively. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving piperidine-based bioactive molecules.