Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and heterocyclic scaffolds due to the seven-membered ring structure, which imparts conformational flexibility. The Boc-protected azepane moiety is valuable in optimizing drug-like properties such as solubility, metabolic stability, and receptor binding affinity.