Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where protection of amine functionalities is required. The Boc (tert-butoxycarbonyl) and Cbz (carbobenzyloxy) groups serve as orthogonal protecting groups, allowing selective deprotection during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and piperidine-based drug candidates, including those with central nervous system activity. Its structure facilitates controlled functionalization of the piperidine ring, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules with high purity and yield.