Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its protected amine functionality allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, and central nervous system agents. The Boc-protected amine ensures stability during reactions and can be easily deprotected under mild acidic conditions, making it ideal for solid-phase and solution-phase peptide-like constructions. Also utilized in the creation of libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.