Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and CNS-active compounds. Its structure supports selective binding to enzyme targets due to the presence of the benzimidazole and piperidine moieties, both known for bioactivity. The Boc-protected amine allows for controlled deprotection and further functionalization during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and certain cancers. Also utilized in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like scaffold development due to its stability and derivatization potential.