Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure allows for selective modification of piperidine-based molecules, making it valuable in creating potent receptor modulators. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders. The BOC-protected amine and bromoaryl group enable sequential coupling reactions, facilitating the assembly of multi-component therapeutics. Widely utilized in research settings for generating analogs during structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.