Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure contains a protected amine functionality, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis where selective reactions are required. Commonly employed in the preparation of central nervous system agents and receptor modulators due to the piperidine scaffold’s prevalence in pharmacologically active compounds. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group ensures amine protection during reactions, allowing for controlled deprotection under mild acidic conditions. Also utilized in combinatorial chemistry and medicinal chemistry research for building complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.