Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports peptide mimetic design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating enzyme inhibitors. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing complex molecules requiring chiral alpha-amino acid derivatives with aromatic side chains.