Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. The bromomethyl group allows for further functionalization through nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of various side chains. The carbamate moiety serves as a protected amine, which can be deprotected under mild conditions to release the free amine for subsequent reactions. Commonly employed in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, receptor agonists, and other medicinal agents where a benzylamine scaffold is required. Its structure facilitates conjugation in peptide-like frameworks and is valuable in library synthesis for drug discovery.