Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure contains both a ketone and a protected amine, making it valuable for sequential functional group transformations. Commonly employed in the synthesis of steroidal frameworks and nitrogen-containing heterocycles. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group allows for amine protection during multi-step reactions, enabling selective reactivity. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules where controlled release of the amine is required under mild acidic conditions.