Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds. It serves as a building block for developing central nervous system agents, particularly those targeting pain management and neurological disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in the design of novel receptor ligands, especially for serotonin and dopamine receptors. Also employed in the development of antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs due to its piperidine core and aryl substitution pattern. Widely utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.