Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require functionalized piperidine rings. Its hydroxyl and vinyl groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in creating complex molecules for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the production of central nervous system (CNS) agents and receptor modulators due to the piperidine backbone’s prevalence in bioactive compounds. Also utilized in organic synthesis for building blocks in medicinal chemistry, where the tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides protection for the amine during multi-step reactions.