Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. The aldehyde group allows for further functionalization via reactions such as reductive amination or Wittig reactions, enabling the introduction of diverse side chains. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) group protects the amine during synthesis and can be easily removed under mild acidic conditions, making this compound valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. It is also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands and drug candidates targeting oncology and inflammatory diseases.