Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of biologically active molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its chiral structure makes it valuable in asymmetric synthesis, where stereochemistry plays a critical role in drug efficacy. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the stability and reactivity of the protected amine group. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for constructing peptidomimetics and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.