Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the dioxane ring serves as a stable heterocyclic scaffold. Its amine functionality allows for easy coupling with carboxylic acids or other electrophiles, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug-like molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of central nervous system agents and enzyme inhibitors due to its favorable solubility and metabolic stability. Also utilized in the design of labeled compounds for metabolic studies, thanks to its compatibility with isotopic labeling techniques.