Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its piperidine-morpholine scaffold supports structural diversity in drug design, making it valuable for creating novel receptor modulators. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and solubility. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and cognitive enhancers due to its conformational rigidity and hydrogen bonding capability.