Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the construction of bioactive molecules with potential activity as antipsychotics or antidepressants. The presence of the cyano and fluoro-substituted aryl groups enhances binding affinity to specific neuronal receptors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid piperidine core and functional handles for further derivatization.