Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of biologically active molecules targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. The tert-butyl ester group allows for selective deprotection, enabling stepwise synthesis in multi-step reactions. Commonly employed in research settings to build novel azetidine-based scaffolds with potential therapeutic activity.