Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of tropane-based alkaloids and derivatives. Its structure allows for selective functionalization at the methylene group, making it valuable in creating analogs for medicinal chemistry research. Commonly employed in the preparation of dopamine and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The Boc-protected amine ensures stability during reactions and enables controlled deprotection for further derivatization in multi-step synthetic routes.