Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing complex molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization of piperidine rings, which are common scaffolds in bioactive compounds. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides protection for the nitrogen, enabling controlled reactions at other sites of the molecule. It is also employed in the development of medicinal agents targeting central nervous system disorders due to the piperidine core’s prevalence in neuroactive drugs. Additionally, it serves as a building block in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery research.