Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs and derivatives. Commonly employed in the preparation of drug candidates involving GABA receptor modulation or kinase inhibition. Also utilized in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis due to its carboxylic acid and protected amine functionalities.