Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals. Its structure supports the construction of thiazole-based drug candidates, which are common in antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and kinase inhibitor agents. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and the preparation of compound libraries for drug discovery.