Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its piperidine backbone with a protected amine group allows for selective modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug molecules. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis due to the stability and ease of deprotection of the tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group. Also utilized in the preparation of bioactive compounds requiring chiral, substituted piperidines for enhanced selectivity and potency.