Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and central nervous system agents. Its piperidine backbone with a methylene group enables structural diversification for drug design. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protecting group ensures selective amine reactivity during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of receptor agonists, enzyme inhibitors, and other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds relevant to medicinal chemistry.