Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of centrally acting agents, particularly those targeting neurological pathways. Its structure supports the development of compounds with potential analgesic and cognitive-modulating effects. Commonly employed in the preparation of novel piperidine-based derivatives for evaluating receptor binding, especially at opioid and monoaminergic receptors. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance blood-brain barrier penetration and metabolic stability in drug candidates.