Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a chiral intermediate for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in the production of drugs targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Its structure supports the formation of selective receptor ligands, especially in serotonin and dopamine pathway modulators. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to the stability of the tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protecting group and the inherent chirality of the piperidine ring. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for optimizing drug candidates with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.