Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of centrally acting agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a functionalized piperidine ring, which is common in drugs targeting neurological pathways. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in the preparation of receptor agonists or antagonists. Also utilized in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, enabling optimization of drug candidates. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further derivatization, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses.