Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its boronic acid group enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, allowing for the construction of complex aromatic frameworks in drug discovery. The Boc-protected amine provides stability and selective deprotection for further functionalization, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in research settings for creating targeted libraries of compounds in medicinal chemistry.