Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating targeted therapies. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor antagonists due to the protected amine group, which enables controlled deprotection and coupling in multi-step reactions. Also utilized in the production of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals requiring stable amine functionalities.