Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. The hydroxymethyl group allows for further functionalization, enabling conjugation or attachment to delivery systems. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group serves as a protecting group for the amine, facilitating controlled deprotection during multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and cancer. Its structure supports improved solubility and binding affinity in final active compounds.