Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents. Its structure supports the construction of complex piperidine-based molecules, which are common in neuroactive drugs. The BOC-protected amine, cyano group, and 2-bromophenyl substituent allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses, enabling diverse functionalizations such as cross-coupling. Commonly employed in research settings for creating analogs of antipsychotic or analgesic drugs. Not intended for direct therapeutic use.