Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that require a piperidine scaffold. The trifluoroacetyl group allows for selective transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modifying peptide-like structures. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor ligands where fluorinated moieties enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients with improved environmental stability.