Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of imidazole-based bioactive molecules. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor antagonists due to the stability and stereochemical purity it provides. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protection enables mild deprotection conditions, making it suitable for sensitive drug intermediates. Widely applied in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties and enhancing enantioselectivity in final drug candidates.