Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its piperidine backbone with defined stereochemistry makes it valuable for constructing drug candidates requiring high selectivity and bioavailability. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to modulate potency and metabolic stability. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor agonists/antagonists where conformational restraint is beneficial.