Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders. Its chiral piperazine structure makes it valuable in developing enantiomerically pure drugs, where the (R)-configuration plays a critical role in receptor selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in the development of serotonin and dopamine receptor modulators. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protecting group, which allows for selective functionalization of the piperazine ring. Suitable for use in parallel synthesis and combinatorial chemistry for drug discovery.