Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry for constructing complex molecules. Its structure allows for selective protection of amine groups, making it valuable in multi-step synthesis where controlled reactivity is needed. The carbamate group stabilizes the amine while enabling deprotection under mild conditions, which is useful in peptide and heterocycle synthesis. Additionally, the ketone functionality provides a site for further chemical modifications, such as reductions or condensation reactions, enabling the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functionalized amines.