Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure combines a piperidine ring with an azetidine moiety, making it valuable for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in the optimization of receptor modulators. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group allows for selective protection of the amine, enabling controlled functionalization during multi-step syntheses. Frequently utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and GPCR-targeted drugs.