Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system disorders. It serves as a chiral building block in the production of certain antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals due to its structural properties that support bioactivity. Its piperidine ring system is valuable in medicinal chemistry for enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug molecules.