Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a hydroxyimino group and a protected piperidine ring, enabling selective modifications in drug design. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing metabolic stability and enhancing blood-brain barrier penetration in neuroactive drugs. Also utilized in the preparation of prodrugs and functionalized heterocycles for biological evaluation.