Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require chiral piperidine scaffolds. Its protected amine and nitrile functional groups allow for selective reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the production of central nervous system (CNS) agents, including certain antidepressants and antipsychotics. The Boc-protected group enables controlled deprotection during multi-step syntheses, ensuring high purity and yield in final products.