Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its piperidine-based structure with fluorinated groups enhances metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in designing neuroactive compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of selective receptor modulators for treating psychiatric and neurological disorders. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid, stereo-defined scaffold.