Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions in multi-step syntheses, especially in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. The hydroxymethyl functionality enables further derivatization, such as esterification or ether formation, making it valuable in building complex molecular architectures. Commonly employed in the synthesis of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents where morpholine scaffolds are required.