Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the piperidine ring is a core structural motif. The Boc-protected amine and bromo functional group allow for selective reactions, enabling stepwise construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery, especially in central nervous system (CNS) agents, due to the prevalence of piperidine derivatives in neuroactive compounds. The bromine atom serves as a handle for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings, facilitating the introduction of aryl or alkyl groups. The Boc group provides temporary protection of the amine, which can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions when needed, making it ideal for multi-step syntheses.