Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of the piperidine ring and the trifluoromethylphenoxy group, which can enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in receptor modulators.