Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) involving piperidine derivatives. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex nitrogen-containing compounds for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of central nervous system (CNS) agents and analgesics due to the piperidine core’s prevalence in bioactive molecules. The Cbz (carbobenzyloxy) group serves as a protecting group for amines during multi-step syntheses, enabling controlled reactions and improved yield in peptide and heterocyclic chemistry.