This compound, tert-Butyl (5-hydroxy-2-methylpentan-2-yl)carbamate, is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protected amine and a free hydroxyl group. It is primarily used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a building block for complex molecules, where the Boc group protects the amine during selective functionalization of the hydroxyl or other reactions. Its structure allows for stepwise deprotection and coupling in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide analogs. The stability of the Boc protection under acidic and basic conditions makes it valuable in multi-step organic transformations for drug discovery and medicinal chemistry.