Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require substituted piperidine scaffolds. Its protected amine and hydroxyl functional groups allow selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the production of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases, and certain oncology therapeutics. The compound’s structure supports conformational rigidity, enhancing binding selectivity in drug molecules. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for building libraries of bioactive compounds during early-stage drug discovery.