Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its structure supports the construction of complex drug candidates targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. The presence of functional groups like the carboxylic acid and protected amine allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating compound libraries during drug discovery. Commonly employed in coupling reactions to form amide bonds, it enables rapid assembly of target molecules with improved selectivity and potency.