Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that target central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating analogs for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the stability and steric properties provided by the tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group. Facilitates peptide coupling and heterocycle formation in medicinal chemistry workflows.