Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) drugs. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a protected amine and a piperidine ring, which are common motifs in neuroactive compounds. Commonly employed in the manufacture of analgesics, antipsychotics, and other medicinal agents where a constrained amine scaffold is required. Also utilized in research settings for building novel drug candidates through combinatorial chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.