This chemical is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It plays a key role in the production of compounds with potential therapeutic effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) drugs, due to its structural properties that allow for modifications to enhance biological activity. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis to introduce the piperidine moiety, which is a common structural feature in many biologically active molecules. Its Boc-protected group ensures selective reactions during multi-step synthetic processes, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.