Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer therapy. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, enhancing selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules due to the stability and polarity imparted by the methylsulfonyl and Boc-protected piperidine groups. Facilitates structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in drug discovery programs.