Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of dopamine and serotonin receptor modulators, making it valuable in researching antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs. The fluorinated piperidine core enhances metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration, which is advantageous in designing neuroactive therapeutics. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its rigid framework and substituent positioning.