Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, making it valuable in creating serotonin or dopamine receptor modulators. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules where a protected piperidine scaffold with an aryl ether linkage is required. The BOC-protected amine facilitates stepwise synthesis, enabling controlled deprotection and coupling reactions in multi-step routes.