Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both amine and ester functional groups, enabling diverse chemical modifications. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and kinase inhibitors. Also utilized in the preparation of selective receptor modulators, including those targeting neurological disorders. The benzyl carbamate group acts as a protecting group during peptide synthesis, allowing controlled deprotection and coupling steps in multi-step reactions.