Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, making it valuable in creating analogs with improved metabolic stability and receptor binding. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules where a protected amine group is required. The tert-butyl carbamate group serves as a protecting group that can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions, enabling stepwise assembly of multi-functionalized amines. Also utilized in the preparation of serotonin or dopamine receptor modulators due to the presence of the brominated aromatic ring, which facilitates further cross-coupling reactions.