Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with receptor modulating activity, especially in serotonin and dopamine pathways. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in drug discovery due to the stability and versatility of the tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) protecting group. Also utilized in the preparation of novel analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.