Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. Commonly employed in research settings to introduce functionalized piperidine moieties into target molecules, enhancing their biological activity or pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and central nervous system agents due to its ability to mimic peptide bonds and interact with enzyme active sites.