Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. Its structure supports the construction of complex alkaloid-like frameworks, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating potent and selective drug candidates. Commonly employed in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis due to the presence of the Boc-protecting group, which allows for controlled deprotection and coupling steps. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators, especially in research focused on CNS diseases.