Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of the bromopyridine moiety, enabling the formation of C–C and C–N bonds in drug discovery pathways. Also utilized in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators, where the tert-butyl carbamate group acts as a protected amine, facilitating controlled deprotection during multistep syntheses.