Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where protection of amine functionalities is required. The Cbz (carbobenzyloxy) group serves as a protecting group for the amine, allowing selective reactivity during multi-step syntheses. It is commonly employed in peptide synthesis and in the preparation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Its piperidine scaffold makes it valuable in the construction of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, including analgesics and neuromodulators. The compound facilitates efficient coupling reactions in solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis, offering high purity and yield in final products.