Used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or anti-inflammatory activity. The bromo substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex drug-like molecules. It is also employed in research settings to design and optimize new piperidine-based therapeutics.