Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, which are common in drugs targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides protection for the amine during multi-step syntheses, allowing selective reactivity. The methoxy-pyridine moiety enhances solubility and can influence binding affinity to target proteins. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization and library synthesis in drug discovery programs.