Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for novel compounds with potential antipsychotic, antidepressant, or anxiolytic activity due to its structural similarity to known neuroactive piperazine derivatives. Its fluorinated aromatic ring enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability in target compounds. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates.