Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its boronic acid group enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, allowing efficient construction of biaryl structures in drug molecules. The morpholine ring enhances solubility and binding affinity, making it valuable in optimizing pharmacokinetic properties. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization in oncology and inflammatory disease research.