Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the piperidine scaffold is required. The Boc-protected amine and the cyanomethyl group allow for selective functionalization, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles, it supports the creation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders, pain management, and other therapeutic areas. Its structure facilitates further transformation, such as reduction of the nitrile to an amine or cyclization reactions, enabling diverse molecular diversification.