Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where protection of amine functionalities is required. Its structure allows for selective reactions at different functional groups, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules, especially in the preparation of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases. Also utilized in the creation of prodrugs and in solid-phase peptide synthesis due to its stability and ease of deprotection under mild acidic conditions.