Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, making it valuable in drug discovery for neurological and psychiatric conditions. The tert-butyl carbamate group acts as a protecting group, enabling controlled reactivity during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and GPCR-targeted drugs due to the stability and stereochemical integrity it provides.