Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of biologically active molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating analogs for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the protected amine functionality, which enables controlled deprotection and coupling in multi-step reactions. Also utilized in the production of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals requiring chiral building blocks.