Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its bicyclic structure with nitrogen and oxygen heteroatoms makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing conformationally constrained scaffolds. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for selective amine modification during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and cancer due to its ability to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in the manufacture of agrochemicals and specialty polymers where heterocyclic amines improve performance characteristics.