Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors. Its aldehyde functional group allows for easy modification through reactions such as reductive amination or condensation, enabling the attachment of various pharmacophores. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protecting group ensures stability of the amine during synthetic transformations, making it valuable in multi-step drug synthesis. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases.