Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the construction of complex piperidine-based molecules, which are common in drug discovery for neurological disorders. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for selective functionalization during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of dopamine receptor modulators and other bioactive molecules where controlled substitution on the piperidine ring is required. Also utilized in research settings for generating compound libraries in medicinal chemistry.