Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of functional groups like the nitrile and fluorinated aryl ring, which enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing piperidine-based drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and cognitive enhancers. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group allows for selective protection during multi-step synthesis, enabling controlled reactions at other sites of the molecule.