Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of selective receptor modulators. Its structure supports the construction of complex molecules with high stereochemical control, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating drug candidates targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders. The tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group allows for controlled amine reactivity, while the sulfonyloxy moiety serves as a good leaving group in coupling reactions. Commonly employed in multi-step organic syntheses where functional group compatibility and stability are required.