Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of the difluorinated piperidine ring, which enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and cognitive enhancers. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated analogs to improve pharmacokinetic properties in drug design.