Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require protected amine functionalities. Its structure allows for selective reactions at the methylamino group while the carbamate acts as a protecting group, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules, including central nervous system agents and receptor modulators. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry research for constructing compound libraries in drug discovery programs.