Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where piperidine scaffolds are present. Its functional groups—cyano, carboxylic acid, and Boc-protected amine—allow for selective and stepwise chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for creating analogs in drug discovery programs, especially targeting central nervous system disorders and other therapeutic areas requiring nitrogen-containing heterocycles.