Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of centrally acting drugs. Its structure allows for the introduction of the piperidine moiety into larger molecules, which is common in neuroactive compounds. Frequently employed in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs targeting neurological receptors, including serotonin and dopamine receptors. Also utilized in the preparation of bioactive molecules where a constrained amine with a conjugated ester system is required. Its acrylate functionality enables Michael addition reactions, making it valuable in conjugation strategies and library synthesis for drug discovery.