Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. It serves as a building block for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its piperidine core, which is common in bioactive molecules. Its ester functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in the creation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders, including analgesics and neuromodulators. Also utilized in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals where a substituted piperidine structure is required.