Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the construction of bioactive molecules due to the presence of amine and nitrile functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs of piperidine-based drugs, including those with analgesic, antipsychotic, or antidepressant activity. Also utilized in the preparation of selective receptor ligands where the tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides protection during multi-step syntheses.