Used in pharmaceutical research as a key scaffold for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery. Its structure supports modulation of neurotransmitter receptors, making it valuable in the design of potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, and cognitive-enhancing agents. The compound’s piperidine-oxadiazole framework improves metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, which enhances in vivo efficacy. It also serves as an intermediate in synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds with targeted biological activity.