Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, this chemical plays a key role in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the creation of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, particularly in research focused on psychiatric and neurological conditions. The compound's protected amine functionality allows for controlled reactivity in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex drug candidates. It is also employed in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.