Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents such as antiviral and neurological drugs. Its fluorinated piperidine structure enhances blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in CNS-targeted therapeutics. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization in multi-step synthesis, enabling precise construction of complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its stereochemical purity and functional group compatibility.