Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. The Boc-protected amine group allows for controlled deprotection and further functionalization, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis. The presence of the pyridine ring enhances binding affinity to target proteins, which is advantageous in drug discovery. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing libraries of piperazine-based analogs aimed at treating cancer, inflammation, and central nervous system disorders.