Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require piperidine-based scaffolds. Its functional groups allow for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases, and inflammatory conditions. The presence of protected amine and ester functionalities enables stepwise coupling and deprotection strategies in multi-step organic syntheses.