Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for compounds with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or cognitive-enhancing properties. The presence of the piperidine ring and fluorophenoxy group makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for modulating receptor affinity and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in research settings to design dopamine or serotonin receptor modulators. Also utilized in the preparation of novel drug candidates during early-stage drug discovery.