Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of fluorinated piperidine derivatives that exhibit biological activity. Its structure supports use in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency, metabolic stability, and bioavailability. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in central nervous system (CNS) agents and enzyme inhibitors. The presence of fluorine atoms enhances binding selectivity and improves pharmacokinetic properties in final drug candidates.