Used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, this compound plays a key role in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its piperidine core with pyridinyl and ester functionalities makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing selective receptor modulators. The tert-butyl and ethyl ester groups allow for selective deprotection, enabling stepwise modification during multi-step synthesis of drug candidates. It is particularly useful in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in research focused on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and related neurological targets.