Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where piperidine derivatives are required. Its nitrile group allows for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. The Boc-protected amine ensures selective reactivity, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses, especially in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry research. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors, CNS-active agents, and other bioactive molecules.