Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the stability and reactivity profile of the Boc-protected amine and ketone functionalities. Also utilized in combinatorial chemistry for generating compound libraries in drug discovery programs.