Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, including those targeting serotonin and dopamine pathways. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in drug discovery due to the stability and bioavailability imparted by the tetrahydropyran ring. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.