Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and kinase inhibitors. Its structural features enable selective binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in drug discovery for cancer, viral infections, and metabolic disorders. The Boc-protected amine and piperazine moiety facilitate further functionalization, allowing for efficient derivatization in multi-step synthetic routes. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency, selectivity, and pharmacokinetic properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients.