Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Its protected amine and ketone functional groups allow selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for creating piperidine-based analogs with improved bioavailability and receptor selectivity. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and GPCR-targeted therapeutics.