Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. Its piperidine backbone with protective tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) group allows for selective functionalization in multi-step organic reactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules due to its stability and ease of modification. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands where a substituted piperidine moiety is required.