Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs. Its structural configuration supports high selectivity and binding affinity to specific neuronal receptors, making it valuable in creating active ingredients for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Commonly employed in the production of investigational antidepressants and antipsychotics where stereochemistry plays a critical role in drug efficacy and safety. The amine functionality allows for easy derivatization, enabling rapid compound library generation during drug discovery. Its fluorinated piperidine core enhances metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, which are desirable traits in neuroactive therapeutics.