Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating receptor modulators. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor antagonists due to the stability imparted by the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing libraries of piperidine-based compounds in drug discovery programs.