Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. The Boc-protected piperidine scaffold enables selective amine functionalization, while the oxadiazole ring contributes metabolic stability and enhances binding affinity in medicinal chemistry applications. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and CNS-targeted compounds due to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties and structural rigidity. Also utilized in combinatorial chemistry for generating diverse compound libraries.