Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neuroactive properties, including potential use in antidepressants, antipsychotics, or analgesics. The aldehyde group allows for easy functionalization, enabling attachment to other molecular frameworks in drug design. Also employed in research settings to explore new piperidine-based bioactive molecules.