Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents such as antidepressants and antipsychotics. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for constructing chiral drug molecules with high selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in the production of neuroactive compounds due to the piperidine backbone’s affinity for neurological receptors. The fluoro and methoxy substituents enhance metabolic stability and influence binding characteristics, making it suitable for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties in drug design.