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 selective receptor modulators, including those targeting serotonin and dopamine receptors. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex piperidine-based molecules with potential therapeutic effects in neurological and psychiatric disorders. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.