Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. It serves in the preparation of analgesics and psychotropic drugs due to its structural similarity to piperidine-based receptor ligands. Its fluorinated aromatic structure enhances blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in designing neuroactive molecules. Also employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of piperidine derivatives.