Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a protected amine derivative, allowing selective reactions at other functional sites in complex molecule assembly. The tert-butyl carbamate (Boc) group provides stability under various reaction conditions and can be removed under mild acidic conditions, making it valuable in multi-step synthesis. The presence of the nitro group enables further transformations such as reduction to an amine, facilitating the construction of nitrogen-containing compounds. Commonly employed in the development of bioactive molecules where controlled reactivity and functional group compatibility are essential.