Widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the development of biologically active molecules. Its structure incorporates both piperazine and piperidine rings, which are commonly found in drugs targeting the central nervous system, including antipsychotics and antidepressants. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protecting group allows for selective amine modification, making it valuable in multi-step peptide and heterocyclic synthesis. It is also employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators due to its favorable solubility and stability properties in organic reactions.