Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceutical research. Its boronic acid functional group enables Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, allowing for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in the development of complex organic molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of protease inhibitors and other therapeutic agents targeting neurological disorders and cancer. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group ensures stability during synthesis and can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions to reveal the amine for further derivatization.