Used primarily in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research as an intermediate for developing biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of novel piperazine-based derivatives with potential neurological and receptor-targeting activity. Commonly employed in the development of experimental agents targeting central nervous system disorders due to the presence of fluorinated aryl and extended aromatic side chains that enhance blood-brain barrier penetration. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, particularly in optimizing dopamine or serotonin receptor ligands. Its conjugated olefin and fluorinated benzoyl group make it suitable for use in fluorescence-based assays and molecular imaging probes.