Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its protected amine and hydroxyl functional groups allow selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in peptide chemistry and medicinal chemistry research for constructing complex molecular architectures. The Boc-protected amine ensures stability during reactions while enabling deprotection under mild acidic conditions, making it ideal for solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis. Also utilized in the preparation of enzyme inhibitors and signaling pathway modulators in drug discovery.