Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its boronic acid functionality enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing carbon-carbon bonds. The Boc-protected amine group allows for controlled deprotection and further functionalization, enabling stepwise synthesis in complex molecule assembly. The 2-hydroxymethyl group enhances solubility or serves as a site for further attachment to other molecules. Commonly employed in research settings for drug discovery, especially in oncology and antiviral therapies.