Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a reactive ketone group and a protected amine via the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing isoquinoline-based scaffolds, which are found in compounds with potential antihypertensive, antiviral, and neuroprotective activities. Also utilized in research settings for generating libraries of compounds in drug discovery programs.