Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where a protected piperidine scaffold is required. The Boc-protected amine and ester functionality allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Its structure supports ring transformations and coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, metabolic diseases, and infectious conditions.