Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require high enantiomeric purity. Its structure supports the construction of complex molecules in medicinal chemistry, especially in the production of neuroactive compounds and enzyme inhibitors. Commonly employed in the preparation of nootropic drugs and agents targeting central nervous system disorders. The Boc-protected piperidine ring allows for selective reactions in multi-step syntheses, making it valuable in asymmetric synthesis and drug discovery research.