Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs and receptor modulators. Its piperidine scaffold with defined stereochemistry makes it valuable for constructing bioactive molecules, especially in the design of selective serotonin or dopamine receptor ligands. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to enhance potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents where a constrained amine moiety is required.