Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where protected functional groups are required. The Boc-protected amine and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, especially in research related to central nervous system agents and kinase inhibitors. Its allyl group enables further modification via cross-coupling or olefin transformation reactions, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.