Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a protected amine and a functionalized piperidine ring. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, including serotonin and dopamine receptor modulators. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents requiring a sterically hindered amine moiety. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group allows for selective deprotection under mild conditions, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses.