Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the construction of complex piperidine-based compounds, which are common in drug discovery for their favorable pharmacokinetic properties. The presence of a methylsulfonyloxy group enhances reactivity for nucleophilic substitution, enabling efficient derivatization. The Boc-protected piperidine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization, making it valuable in multi-step synthetic routes for medicinal chemistry.