Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and cancer. The Boc-protected amine and ester functionalities enable stepwise derivatization, facilitating combinatorial chemistry and structure-activity relationship studies.