Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of receptor agonists and antagonists. Its structure supports the design of molecules with central nervous system activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for controlled amine reactivity during multi-step syntheses, making it valuable in peptide and heterocyclic chemistry.