Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require piperidine scaffolds. Its trifluoroacetyl group allows for selective transformations in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the stability and electronic effects provided by the fluorinated moiety. Also utilized in agrochemical research for building complex heterocyclic systems.