Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of chiral building blocks essential for drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization in multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency and selectivity in drug design.