Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its structure contains both a protected amine (Boc group) and a ketone functionality, making it valuable for stepwise construction of complex amines through selective reactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, CNS-active agents, and other drug candidates where controlled amine introduction is required. The ketone group allows for further transformations such as reductive amination, Grignard additions, or chain elongation, enabling diverse molecular derivatization.