Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules requiring stereochemical control. Its protected amine functionality allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases due to the structural flexibility and stability it imparts to the final compound. The tert-butyl carbamate group enables easy deprotection under mild acidic conditions, making it suitable for peptide-like assemblies and heterocyclic drug scaffolds.