This compound, tert-Butyl (1-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-yl)carbamate, is a protected amino alcohol intermediate featuring a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group on the amine and a free hydroxyl group. It is primarily used in organic synthesis, particularly for peptides and pharmaceuticals, where the Boc protection allows selective manipulation of the hydroxyl functionality in multi-step reactions. The protecting group can be readily removed under acidic conditions, making it essential for constructing complex molecules in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production and medicinal chemistry research.