Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents. The BOC-protected amine group allows for selective deprotection and coupling in multi-step reactions, making it valuable in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like synthesis. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyrazine-based bioactive molecules where controlled functionalization is required. Its hydroxymethyl group can be further modified to introduce esters, ethers, or other functional handles for molecular diversification.