Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure contains both a protected piperazine ring and a reactive bromoacetyl group, making it valuable for introducing piperazine-based moieties into larger molecules through nucleophilic substitution reactions. Commonly employed in the development of central nervous system agents, antimicrobials, and receptor modulators. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protection allows for selective deprotection under mild acidic conditions, enabling stepwise synthesis in complex medicinal chemistry routes.