Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require protected amine and piperidine functionalities. Its dual protection with Cbz and Boc groups allows for selective deprotection and stepwise construction of complex molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors, receptor agonists, and other bioactive molecules where controlled functional group manipulation is essential. Suitable for solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis due to its stability and compatibility with various coupling reagents.