Widely used in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules. Its aldehyde group enables condensation reactions such as reductive amination or formation of imines, while the Boc-protected amine allows for controlled deprotection and further functionalization in multistep syntheses. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive compounds, including drug candidates containing aromatic amine motifs. Also utilized in the synthesis of dyes, fluorescent probes, and functional materials where precise molecular architecture is required. The orthogonal protection offered by the Boc group makes it valuable in solid-phase peptide synthesis and combinatorial chemistry.