Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds and drug candidates. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building peptidomimetics and nitrogen-containing heterocycles. The Boc-protected pyrrolidine scaffold supports conformational restriction, enhancing selectivity and metabolic stability in final drug compounds. Widely utilized in research settings for library synthesis in drug discovery programs.