Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in creating enantiomerically pure drugs, especially those targeting neurological and psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis. The presence of both an aromatic amine and a protected piperidine allows for selective functionalization in multi-step syntheses, enabling the construction of complex drug molecules with high specificity and potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid framework and ability to interact with biologically relevant receptors.