Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs. Its structural motif is valuable in creating selective receptor modulators, including those targeting dopamine and serotonin receptors. Commonly employed in the production of investigational compounds for treating neurological disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s disease. The stereochemistry enhances binding specificity, improving drug efficacy and reducing off-target effects. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid, substituted piperidine framework.