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 with potential antipsychotic or cognitive-enhancing properties. The compound's fluorinated benzoyl group enhances binding affinity to certain neuronal receptors, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. It is also employed in research settings to explore structure-activity relationships in piperidine-based therapeutics.