Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential analgesic, antidepressant, or antipsychotic activity. The tert-butyl carbamate-protected amine group allows for selective functionalization during multi-step syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex piperidine-based drugs. It is also employed in research settings to design novel receptor ligands due to its conformational rigidity and aromatic substitution.