Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure features both a carboxylic acid and a Boc-protected piperidine, making it valuable for coupling reactions in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and CNS-active compounds due to its ability to mimic peptide motifs and enhance metabolic stability. Also utilized in solid-phase synthesis and combinatorial chemistry for generating compound libraries.