Used in organic synthesis as a protected hydrazine derivative, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates. The Boc-protected hydrazine group allows for controlled deprotection and coupling reactions, making it valuable in the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles. The pyridinyl and benzylidene moieties enable coordination with metal catalysts, supporting its use in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. Commonly employed in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to its structural similarity to pharmacophores found in drug candidates.