Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of antipsychotic drugs. It plays a key role in constructing complex molecules that target dopamine and serotonin receptors in the central nervous system. Commonly utilized in research settings for creating analogs with potential therapeutic effects in treating psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Its protected amine group allows for selective reactions during multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building bioactive molecules.