Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its chiral structure and functional groups make it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, enabling the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting viral infections and metabolic disorders. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further derivatization, enhancing its utility in multi-step organic syntheses.