Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for treating inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, enhancing selectivity and potency. Also employed in medicinal chemistry research to explore structure-activity relationships in piperidine-based compounds. Suitable for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and bioavailability due to the presence of trifluoromethyl and pyridine moieties.