Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure supports the construction of complex piperidine-based compounds, which are common in medicinal chemistry. The Boc-protected amine and ketone functional groups allow for selective reactions, enabling controlled derivatization in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors, CNS-active agents, and other therapeutic compounds where substituted piperidines enhance pharmacokinetic properties.