Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its structure supports the development of drugs with improved metabolic stability and target selectivity. Commonly employed in the preparation of thiazole-containing piperidine derivatives, which show potential in anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer applications. The BOC-protected amine allows for controlled deprotection and further functionalization in multi-step synthetic routes, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.