Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) involving piperidine-based structures. Its functional groups allow for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for creating analogs in drug discovery programs, especially those targeting central nervous system disorders. The Boc-protected amine group enables controlled deprotection and coupling reactions, facilitating peptide-like chain elongation or heterocycle formation.