Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its hydrazine functionality allows for coupling reactions with carbonyl compounds to form hydrazones, which are useful in medicinal chemistry for building heterocyclic scaffolds. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides protection for the piperidine nitrogen, enabling selective reactions at other sites during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of peptidomimetics and targeted therapies in oncology and CNS disorders.