Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing bioactive compounds. It plays a role in creating molecules with potential therapeutic applications, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) drugs. The Boc group protects the amine functionality during reactions, while the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of piperidine derivatives, which are essential in medicinal chemistry for targeting receptors and enzymes. Its structural features make it valuable for designing drugs with improved pharmacokinetic properties.