Used primarily as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, this compound plays a key role in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the construction of complex piperidine-based structures. Its free hydroxyl and protected amine functionalities allow selective reactions in multi-step syntheses, making it valuable in the creation of central nervous system agents, including potential treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protection enables mild deprotection conditions, preserving sensitive functional groups in final drug molecules. It is also employed in medicinal chemistry research for designing novel bioactive compounds with improved metabolic stability and receptor selectivity.