Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating novel piperidine-based drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs to improve metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug design. Also utilized in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis where Boc protection ensures controlled reactivity.