Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a protected intermediate for developing active drug substances, particularly in the production of neuroactive compounds and medicinal agents targeting central nervous system disorders. The Boc-protected pyrrolidine ring enables selective reactivity in multi-step syntheses, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of nootropics, antipsychotics, and enzyme inhibitors due to its structural compatibility with bioactive molecules. Also utilized in research settings for generating novel analogs in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.