Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the construction of complex molecules with high stereochemical control, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating biologically active compounds. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis due to the stability and ease of removal of the Boc protecting group. Also utilized in the preparation of alkaloid-based therapeutics and receptor antagonists.