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 a difluorinated piperidine ring, which can enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators where steric bulk and fluorination improve binding affinity and selectivity.