Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neurological activity, including potential use in antidepressants, antipsychotics, or cognitive enhancers. The hydrochloride salt form improves stability and solubility, making it suitable for further chemical transformations in drug manufacturing. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the fluorinated piperidine core, which can influence metabolic stability and bioavailability.