Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with neuroactive properties, including potential use in antidepressants, antipsychotics, or cognitive enhancers. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for controlled reactivity during multi-step synthesis, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex amine-containing molecules. Also employed in research settings to design selective receptor ligands due to its favorable stereochemistry and functional group compatibility.