Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a piperidine ring and a brominated aryl group, which can undergo further transformations such as cross-coupling reactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in the design of receptor modulators, including those targeting pain, depression, and neurological disorders. Also utilized in research settings for generating novel analogs during drug discovery programs.