Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors. Its chiral structure and protected amine group make it valuable in peptide-based drug design, where stereochemistry and functional group compatibility are critical. Commonly employed in research settings for constructing complex bioactive molecules, especially those targeting viral enzymes or metabolic pathways. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protection allows for selective deprotection under mild acidic conditions, enabling stepwise assembly of multi-functional drug candidates.