This compound is a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc)-protected derivative of 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methano-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, serving as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. It is particularly valuable in peptide chemistry and the development of pharmaceuticals or bioactive molecules, where the Boc group temporarily protects the imide nitrogen, enabling selective functionalization of the bicyclic scaffold. The protection facilitates complex transformations, and the Boc group can be readily deprotected under mild acidic conditions to reveal the free imide for further reactions.