Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of CNS-active agents. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, especially for neurological targets such as serotonin and dopamine receptors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing piperidine-based drug candidates with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.