Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where piperidine scaffolds are present. Its protected amine group (Boc) and benzyl-substituted carboxylic acid functionality allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing modulators of central nervous system targets, including receptors and enzymes involved in neurological disorders. The compound’s structure supports the introduction of diverse substituents, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies during drug discovery.