Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a protected intermediate for developing bioactive molecules, particularly in the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles. The Boc-protected amine and hydroxyl functional groups allow selective reactions in multi-step syntheses, especially in drug discovery targeting central nervous system disorders. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification in kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators. Its seven-membered ring structure provides conformational flexibility important in optimizing drug potency and selectivity.