Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. It serves as a protected form of ethylenediamine, allowing selective reactions in peptide synthesis and the development of nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in the construction of carbamate-protected amines for drug discovery, especially in protease inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Also utilized in the synthesis of prodrugs due to its bioreversible protecting group characteristics.