Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals where stereochemistry plays a critical role. Its structure supports the development of enantioselective drugs, especially those targeting central nervous system disorders and cardiovascular diseases. The tert-butyl carbamate group acts as a protecting group for the amine, enabling selective reactions at other functional sites during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis routes due to the stable chiral center adjacent to the hydroxyl group, facilitating high enantiomeric purity in final products.