Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as an intermediate for developing biologically active compounds, particularly in the preparation of pyridone-containing drugs. Its protected amine group (Boc) allows selective reactivity, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. The ethyl and dioxopiperidine moieties contribute to structural diversity in medicinal chemistry, enabling optimization of drug potency and metabolic stability.