Used primarily as a research chemical in pharmaceutical development, particularly in the study of central nervous system agents. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing compounds with potential analgesic and neuroactive properties. Its structural features make it valuable in exploring new piperidine-based derivatives for drug discovery, especially in pain management and psychiatric disorder treatments. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its lipophilic aromatic substitution, which can influence blood-brain barrier penetration and receptor binding affinity.