This compound is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its chiral structure makes it particularly valuable in the production of enantiomerically pure drugs, which are often more effective and have fewer side effects. It is commonly employed in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the creation of complex molecules for medicinal chemistry research, enabling the exploration of new therapeutic agents. Its Boc-protected amine group allows for selective deprotection, facilitating further chemical modifications in multi-step synthetic processes.