Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and antiviral drugs. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group protects the piperidine nitrogen, enabling selective functionalization of the hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups. Its stereochemistry enables selective interactions in biological systems, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to these functional groups, which allow for diverse derivatization. Also utilized in the preparation of piperidine-based drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases.