Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a protected intermediate for building bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and receptor modulators. The Boc-protected piperidine ring allows for selective functionalization at the acetic acid moiety, enabling peptide-like coupling or esterification. After incorporation into a target molecule, the Boc group can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions to reveal the secondary amine for further derivatization. Its structure supports conformational rigidity and improved solubility in organic solvents, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates.