Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. Its structure supports the creation of selective receptor modulators, making it valuable in drug discovery for neurological disorders. The tert-butyl carbamate group serves as a protecting group, enabling controlled reactivity during multi-step syntheses. It is especially useful in constructing chiral building blocks for potent, enantiomerically pure drugs.