Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its piperidine backbone with fluorinated substituents enhances metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. The benzyl carbamate group serves as a protecting group for the amine, allowing controlled deprotection during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, especially in research focused on neurological and psychiatric conditions.