Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require piperazine moieties. Its structure allows for easy incorporation into complex molecules, making it valuable in the production of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders, antimicrobials, and antihistamines. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protection group enhances stability and selectivity during synthesis, enabling controlled reactions in multi-step organic transformations. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research and development for constructing drug-like molecules with improved pharmacokinetic properties.