Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where a protected piperidine moiety is required. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. The Boc-protected amine group enables controlled deprotection during multi-step syntheses, ensuring compatibility with various reaction conditions. Also utilized in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis due to its carboxylic acid functionality and stability.