Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where protected piperidine derivatives are required. The 1,1-dimethylethyl (Boc) group serves as a protecting group for the piperidine nitrogen, enabling selective reactions at other sites in the molecule, while the 2-(methoxymethyl) substituent adds specific functionality to the piperidine ring. This compound is valuable in multi-step organic syntheses, especially in the preparation of central nervous system agents, receptor agonists, or antagonists. Its stability under various reaction conditions makes it suitable for use in industrial-scale processes.