Widely used as a protecting group for amines in organic synthesis, particularly in peptide and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its stability under various reaction conditions makes it ideal for multi-step syntheses where selective deprotection is required. It is commonly employed in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to mask amine functionality temporarily, allowing reactions to proceed at other sites without interference. The group can be removed under mild acidic conditions or via hydrogenolysis, offering flexibility in synthetic routes. It is also utilized in the preparation of intermediates for agrochemicals and fine chemicals due to its reliable performance and compatibility with a range of functional groups.