Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block in creating bioactive molecules due to the presence of both acetyl and piperazine functional groups, which are common in neuroleptics, antidepressants, and antipsychotic drugs. Its tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group allows for selective protection during multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex drug candidates. Also employed in research settings to develop novel receptor ligands, especially targeting dopamine and serotonin receptors.