Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for bioactive molecules due to the presence of functional groups like the amino and hydroxyl moieties, which allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders, including antidepressants and antipsychotics. Its protected amine group (via Boc) enables selective reactions in multi-step syntheses, making it valuable in creating structurally complex drug molecules.