Tert-butyl 4-azidopiperidine-1-carboxylate is widely used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry as a versatile intermediate. It is particularly valuable in click chemistry reactions, where the azido group facilitates the formation of triazole linkages through copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). This makes it a key component in the development of pharmaceuticals, bioconjugates, and polymer materials. Additionally, its piperidine scaffold is often employed in the design of bioactive molecules, including drug candidates targeting neurological and cardiovascular diseases. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group enhances its stability during synthetic processes, allowing for selective deprotection when needed.