Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure allows for the introduction of functionalized piperidine rings, which are common in neuroactive drugs. The bromoethyl group serves as a reactive handle for further alkylation or cyclization reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocycles. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs of existing drugs or building novel scaffolds for biological evaluation. Also utilized in the preparation of selective receptor ligands, including those targeting serotonin, dopamine, and nicotinic receptors.