Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated piperidine-containing drugs. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for constructing bioactive molecules with high enantioselectivity. Commonly employed in the production of central nervous system agents, including antidepressants and antipsychotics, due to the enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity provided by the fluorine atom. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates.