Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and antiviral drugs. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules by serving as a building block for nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for modifying amine functionalities to enhance drug solubility and stability. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalytic processes in asymmetric synthesis. Shows utility in research settings for probing enzyme inhibition and receptor binding due to its amine-based architecture.