Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents and antipsychotic drugs. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its structural similarity to bioactive piperidine derivatives. Its sulfonamide group enhances solubility and binding affinity, making it valuable in drug design for improving pharmacokinetic properties. Also employed in research for developing enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.