This compound is primarily utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It serves as a key building block in the preparation of complex molecules, especially those involving piperazine derivatives. Its application is significant in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with potential therapeutic effects, such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and other central nervous system (CNS) drugs. Additionally, it is employed in peptide synthesis and as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric synthesis, aiding in the production of enantiomerically pure substances. Its role in protecting groups (Boc group) also makes it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis processes.