Used as a key 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 creating compounds with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis due to the presence of the Boc-protected amine group, which enables controlled deprotection and coupling steps. Also utilized in the preparation of pyridine-based heterocyclic systems for medicinal chemistry research.