Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where piperidine derivatives are required. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the production of central nervous system (CNS) agents, including certain antidepressants and antipsychotics. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of novel bioactive molecules and in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.